Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on November 23, 2011, regarding the application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment from March 10, 2011, in the case involving plaintiffs Ronnie L. Norris and Karen S. Norris against the City of Lincoln Park police officers, including Officer Veronica Malkowski, Lieutenant Brian Hawk, and Officer Dean Vann. The Court denied the application for leave to appeal, stating that the questions presented did not warrant review. Justices Marilyn Kelly and Diane M. Hathaway expressed differing opinions, with Kelly advocating for a reversal and remand for trial, while Hathaway supported granting leave to appeal. The order was certified by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Leave to Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court decided not to review the lower court's decision, indicating that the issues presented were not significant enough to warrant further examination.
Reasoning: The Court denied the application for leave to appeal, stating that the questions presented did not warrant review.
Judicial Dissent in Denial of Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justices expressed differing views on whether the appeal should have been granted, highlighting the discretionary nature of appellate review.
Reasoning: Justices Marilyn Kelly and Diane M. Hathaway expressed differing opinions, with Kelly advocating for a reversal and remand for trial, while Hathaway supported granting leave to appeal.