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People of Michigan v. Daniel John Pittao

Citation: Not availableDocket: 142052

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; April 28, 2011; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court has issued an order regarding the application for leave to appeal the September 16, 2010 judgment from the Court of Appeals in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Daniel John Pittao. The Court has determined that the pending appeals in the cases of People v. Watkins and People v. Pullen may have implications for the issues raised in Pittao's application. Consequently, the Court has decided to hold the application for leave to appeal in abeyance until the resolutions of the Watkins and Pullen cases are determined. The order is certified by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Abeyance of Legal Proceedings

Application: The Court has placed the current application for leave to appeal on hold, pending the outcomes of related cases that may impact the legal issues involved.

Reasoning: Consequently, the Court has decided to hold the application for leave to appeal in abeyance until the resolutions of the Watkins and Pullen cases are determined.

Application for Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court is considering an application for leave to appeal a lower court's decision, but has not yet made a determination due to pending related cases.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court has issued an order regarding the application for leave to appeal the September 16, 2010 judgment from the Court of Appeals in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Daniel John Pittao.

Certification of Court Orders

Application: The order issued by the Michigan Supreme Court is formally certified by the Clerk, ensuring its official status and authenticity.

Reasoning: The order is certified by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Interdependence of Legal Cases

Application: The decision in this case is dependent on the outcomes of other cases, highlighting the interconnected nature of legal proceedings.

Reasoning: The Court has determined that the pending appeals in the cases of People v. Watkins and People v. Pullen may have implications for the issues raised in Pittao's application.