Narrative Opinion Summary
On October 2, 2013, the Michigan Supreme Court granted a motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in the case LaFONTAINE SALINE, INC. d/b/a LaFONTAINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM v. CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (SC: 146722, COA: 307148, Washtenaw CC: 10-001329-CZ). The Court also granted the application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment from November 27, 2012. The central issue for consideration is whether the definition of "relevant market area" under 2010 PA 139 (MCL 445.1566(1)(a)) allows the plaintiff to contest the future dealer agreement between the defendants under MCL 445.1576(3). The Court ordered that this case be argued alongside LaFontaine Saline, Inc v. Chrysler Group LLC (Docket No. 146724) during a future session, permitting interested parties to seek permission to file amicus briefs. The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court certified the order as a true and complete copy.
Legal Issues Addressed
Amicus Curiae Participationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court allows for the filing of amicus curiae briefs to provide additional perspectives and information on the case.
Reasoning: On October 2, 2013, the Michigan Supreme Court granted a motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in the case LaFONTAINE SALINE, INC. d/b/a LaFONTAINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM v. CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.
Appeal of Court of Appeals' Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal concerning the Court of Appeals' judgment to address unresolved legal questions.
Reasoning: The Court also granted the application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment from November 27, 2012.
Consolidation of Related Cases for Oral Argumentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court ordered that this case be argued in conjunction with a related case to streamline the legal process and address common issues.
Reasoning: The Court ordered that this case be argued alongside LaFontaine Saline, Inc v. Chrysler Group LLC (Docket No. 146724) during a future session.
Interpretation of 'Relevant Market Area' under 2010 PA 139subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case examines whether the statutory definition of 'relevant market area' permits the plaintiff to challenge a dealer agreement.
Reasoning: The central issue for consideration is whether the definition of 'relevant market area' under 2010 PA 139 (MCL 445.1566(1)(a)) allows the plaintiff to contest the future dealer agreement between the defendants under MCL 445.1576(3).