Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court, on July 19, 2017, issued an order regarding the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Earl Cantrell Carruthers. The court granted the motion of defendant-appellee Carruthers to extend the time for filing his answer. The answer submitted by Carruthers on July 14, 2017, was accepted for filing. Larry S. Royster, the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certified that this order is a true and complete copy of the court's decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Acceptance of Late-Filed Documentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court accepted the answer submitted by the defendant-appellee after the extended deadline, indicating the court's ability to allow late submissions under certain circumstances.
Reasoning: The answer submitted by Carruthers on July 14, 2017, was accepted for filing.
Certification of Judicial Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The certification of the court's order by the Clerk serves as an official confirmation of the court's decision, underscoring the importance of formal documentation in judicial proceedings.
Reasoning: Larry S. Royster, the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certified that this order is a true and complete copy of the court's decision.
Extension of Time for Filing Legal Documentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its discretion to grant an extension of time for the defendant-appellee to file his answer, demonstrating the court's authority to manage procedural timelines.
Reasoning: The court granted the motion of defendant-appellee Carruthers to extend the time for filing his answer.