All three judges unanimously agreed the original decision was “procedurally flawed” and allowed the appeal, quashing the contempt finding altogether.
A contempt of court finding against a former Alberta justice minister was overturned Monday morning by the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Sauvageau was suing the province over lost wages when her contract was not renewed back in 2014, when Denis was Justice Minister.
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