Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on November 16, 2017, regarding the case of Joseph Dante Lee, who was appealing a judgment from the Court of Appeals dated April 19, 2016. The application for leave to appeal had previously been held in abeyance pending the outcome of a related case, People v Collins, which was resolved on September 8, 2017. Upon reconsideration, the Court denied Lee's application for leave to appeal as there was no majority in favor of granting it or taking any further action. The order was certified by Clerk Larry S. Royster.
Legal Issues Addressed
Case Abeyance Pending Related Case Outcomesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The application for leave to appeal was held in abeyance pending the resolution of a related case, demonstrating procedural prudence.
Reasoning: The application for leave to appeal had previously been held in abeyance pending the outcome of a related case, People v Collins, which was resolved on September 8, 2017.
Denial of Application for Leave to Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court denied Joseph Dante Lee's application for leave to appeal due to a lack of majority support.
Reasoning: Upon reconsideration, the Court denied Lee's application for leave to appeal as there was no majority in favor of granting it or taking any further action.
Judicial Certification of Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court's order regarding the denial of leave to appeal was certified by the court clerk, ensuring official record-keeping.
Reasoning: The order was certified by Clerk Larry S. Royster.