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People of Michigan v. Roderick Brett Graham

Citation: Not availableDocket: 148821

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; July 29, 2014; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied Roderick Brett Graham's application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' January 16, 2014 judgment. The Court determined that the issues presented did not warrant review. This decision was made by Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr., along with Justices Michael F. Cavanagh, Stephen J. Markman, Mary Beth Kelly, Brian K. Zahra, and Bridget M. McCormack. The Clerk of the Court, Larry S. Royster, certified the order as a true and complete copy.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Judicial Orders

Application: The Clerk of the Court has the responsibility to certify orders, ensuring that they are true and complete copies of the court's decisions.

Reasoning: The Clerk of the Court, Larry S. Royster, certified the order as a true and complete copy.

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court has the discretion to deny an application for leave to appeal if it deems the issues presented do not warrant further review.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied Roderick Brett Graham's application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' January 16, 2014 judgment.

Judicial Discretion in Appellate Review

Application: The decision to review a case is at the discretion of the Supreme Court justices, and they may collectively determine that a case does not merit further examination.

Reasoning: The Court determined that the issues presented did not warrant review.