Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on May 2, 2012, regarding two cases involving Rodney Jaskowski and Thomas J. Petipren. The court granted leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment from October 20, 2011, specifically to determine whether Chief of Police Jaskowski is entitled to absolute immunity under MCL 691.1407(5). Additionally, the Michigan Association for Justice and the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police are invited to submit amicus curiae briefs. Other interested parties may also request permission to file amicus curiae briefs. This order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.
Legal Issues Addressed
Absolute Immunity under MCL 691.1407(5)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court is tasked with determining whether Chief of Police Jaskowski is entitled to absolute immunity as provided by the Michigan statute MCL 691.1407(5).
Reasoning: The court granted leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment from October 20, 2011, specifically to determine whether Chief of Police Jaskowski is entitled to absolute immunity under MCL 691.1407(5).
Certification of Judicial Ordersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The order issued by the Michigan Supreme Court is certified as accurate and complete by the court clerk.
Reasoning: This order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.
Participation of Amicus Curiaesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court invites the Michigan Association for Justice and the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police to submit amicus curiae briefs, and allows other interested parties to request permission to file such briefs.
Reasoning: Additionally, the Michigan Association for Justice and the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police are invited to submit amicus curiae briefs. Other interested parties may also request permission to file amicus curiae briefs.