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Lafontaine Saline Inc v. Chrysler Group LLC

Citation: Not availableDocket: 146722

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; January 21, 2014; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on January 22, 2014, concerning case numbers SC: 146722 and SC: 146724, involving LaFONTAINE SALINE, INC. (Plaintiff-Appellee) against CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC (Defendant-Appellant) and IHS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC (Defendant-Appellee). The court granted the joint motion of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and the Michigan Auto Dealers Association to file an amicus curiae brief, which was accepted on January 17, 2014. However, the court denied the motion for these associations to participate in oral arguments. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Larry S. Royster.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amicus Curiae Participation

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court allowed the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and the Michigan Auto Dealers Association to contribute to the case by submitting an amicus curiae brief, but restricted their participation to written submissions only.

Reasoning: The court granted the joint motion of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and the Michigan Auto Dealers Association to file an amicus curiae brief, which was accepted on January 17, 2014. However, the court denied the motion for these associations to participate in oral arguments.

Certification of Court Orders

Application: The order regarding the motions in the case was formally certified by the court clerk, ensuring its authenticity and completeness.

Reasoning: The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Larry S. Royster.