Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on March 3, 2017, regarding the case involving the City of Huntington Woods and the City of Pleasant Ridge as plaintiffs/counter-defendants (appellants) against the City of Oak Park as the defendant/counter-plaintiff (appellee), with the 45th District Court also listed as a defendant-appellee. The court acknowledged receipt of a final report from special mediator Chief Judge Michael J. Talbot, indicating that the parties failed to reach a settlement. Consequently, the court mandated that briefing periods under MCR 7.312(E) and (H) will commence from the date of this order. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Larry S. Royster.
Legal Issues Addressed
Commencement of Briefing Periods under Michigan Court Rulessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court mandates the initiation of the briefing periods as per the Michigan Court Rules due to the failure of settlement.
Reasoning: Consequently, the court mandated that briefing periods under MCR 7.312(E) and (H) will commence from the date of this order.
Role of Special Mediator in Settlement Processsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The special mediator, Chief Judge Michael J. Talbot, submitted a final report indicating the unsuccessful attempt at settlement among the parties involved.
Reasoning: The court acknowledged receipt of a final report from special mediator Chief Judge Michael J. Talbot, indicating that the parties failed to reach a settlement.