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Spencer B Guppy v. Wyoming Community Church

Citation: Not availableDocket: 153021

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; September 29, 2016; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

On September 29, 2016, the Michigan Supreme Court addressed case number 153021 involving Spencer B. Guppy, a minor, represented by his next friend Paula J. Guppy, as the Plaintiff-Appellee, and Wyoming Community Church as the Defendant-Appellant. The Court granted the motion for immediate consideration but ultimately denied the application for leave to appeal the December 7, 2015 order from the Court of Appeals, concluding that the issues presented did not warrant review. Additionally, the stay of trial court proceedings that had been imposed on August 17, 2016, was lifted. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Larry S. Royster.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Supreme Court decided not to review the Court of Appeals' decision, suggesting that the appellate court's ruling would stand without further examination.

Reasoning: The Court granted the motion for immediate consideration but ultimately denied the application for leave to appeal the December 7, 2015 order from the Court of Appeals, concluding that the issues presented did not warrant review.

Immediate Consideration of Motions

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court granted the motion for immediate consideration, indicating that the procedural request to expedite review was accepted.

Reasoning: The Court granted the motion for immediate consideration but ultimately denied the application for leave to appeal the December 7, 2015 order from the Court of Appeals.

Lifting of Stay on Trial Court Proceedings

Application: The previous suspension of trial court proceedings was removed, allowing the trial process to continue.

Reasoning: Additionally, the stay of trial court proceedings that had been imposed on August 17, 2016, was lifted.