Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on June 11, 2014, regarding case number SC: 148592, which involves plaintiffs Charlie B. Hobson and Mary L. Hobson against defendants Indian Harbor Insurance Company, XL Insurance America, Inc., and XL Insurance Company of New York, Inc. The Court considered the application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals’ December 20, 2013 order. Instead of granting leave, the Supreme Court remanded the case to the Court of Appeals for further consideration as if leave had been granted. This order indicates a procedural step in the appellate process, allowing for additional examination of the case by the appellate court. The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, Larry S. Royster, certified the accuracy of the order.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Procedure on Granting Leave to Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court chose not to grant leave to appeal directly but instead remanded the case for further consideration by the Court of Appeals.
Reasoning: Instead of granting leave, the Supreme Court remanded the case to the Court of Appeals for further consideration as if leave had been granted.
Judicial Remand for Further Considerationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court's decision to remand signifies a procedural directive for the appellate court to re-examine the case with the implications of a granted leave.
Reasoning: This order indicates a procedural step in the appellate process, allowing for additional examination of the case by the appellate court.