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in Re Hill Minors

Citation: Not availableDocket: 155152

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; September 7, 2017; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

On September 7, 2017, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an order regarding the case In re HILL, Minors (SC: 155152, COA: 332923, Alger CC Family Division: 2013-004455-NA). The Court, led by Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman and Justices Brian K. Zahra, Bridget M. McCormack, David F. Viviano, Richard H. Bernstein, Joan L. Larsen, and Kurtis T. Wilder, granted the motion of amici curiae, specifically the Legal Services Association of Michigan and the Michigan State Planning Body for Legal Services. This motion allows their attorney to share the oral argument time with the attorney representing the petitioner-appellant. The order was certified by Clerk Larry S. Royster as a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amici Curiae Participation in Oral Arguments

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court granted the motion for amici curiae, allowing their attorney to share oral argument time with the petitioner-appellant's attorney.

Reasoning: The Court, led by Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman and Justices Brian K. Zahra, Bridget M. McCormack, David F. Viviano, Richard H. Bernstein, Joan L. Larsen, and Kurtis T. Wilder, granted the motion of amici curiae, specifically the Legal Services Association of Michigan and the Michigan State Planning Body for Legal Services.

Certification of Court Orders

Application: The order regarding the participation of amici curiae was certified as a true and complete copy by the Clerk of the Court.

Reasoning: The order was certified by Clerk Larry S. Royster as a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.