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Richard v. NORTHVILLE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

Citations: 723 N.W.2d 871; 477 Mich. 952Docket: 132297. COA No. 270265

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; November 28, 2006; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the September 8, 2006 order of the Court of Appeals in the case of Ionia M. Richard v. Northville Psychiatric Hospital and the Department of Community Health. The Court concluded that the issues raised did not warrant review, indicating a lack of persuasive merit in the appellant's arguments. The decision was made under Docket No. 132297 and COA No. 270265, with the ruling issued on November 29, 2006.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court exercised its discretion to deny the application for leave to appeal, indicating that the issues presented were not sufficiently compelling to warrant further review.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the September 8, 2006 order of the Court of Appeals in the case of Ionia M. Richard v. Northville Psychiatric Hospital and the Department of Community Health.

Lack of Persuasive Merit

Application: The Court determined that the appellant's arguments did not possess persuasive merit, which influenced their decision not to review the case.

Reasoning: The Court concluded that the issues raised did not warrant review, indicating a lack of persuasive merit in the appellant's arguments.