Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court, in an order dated December 28, 2011, denied the application for leave to appeal filed by Benjamin Duane-Hayward Wilkins concerning the Court of Appeals' order from August 1, 2011. The Court concluded that the issues raised in the appeal did not warrant review. The decision was made by Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr., and Justices Michael F. Cavanagh, Marilyn Kelly, Stephen J. Markman, Diane M. Hathaway, and Mary Beth Kelly. The order was certified by Clerk Corbin R. Davis as a true and complete copy of the Court's decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certification of Court Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court order was certified by the Clerk as a true and complete representation of the court's decision, ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of the judicial record.
Reasoning: The order was certified by Clerk Corbin R. Davis as a true and complete copy of the Court's decision.
Denial of Leave to Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court exercised its discretion to deny the application for leave to appeal, indicating that the issues presented did not meet the criteria for review.
Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court, in an order dated December 28, 2011, denied the application for leave to appeal filed by Benjamin Duane-Hayward Wilkins concerning the Court of Appeals' order from August 1, 2011.
Discretionary Review by Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision illustrates the court's discretion in determining whether the appeal issues warrant review, based on the court's assessment of their significance or novelty.
Reasoning: The Court concluded that the issues raised in the appeal did not warrant review.