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Michaluk v. Whitton (In re Estate & Trust of Robert E. Whitton)

Citation: 927 N.W.2d 703Docket: SC: 158425; COA: 341737

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; June 5, 2019; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The application for leave to appeal the August 9, 2018 judgment of the Court of Appeals is currently under consideration by the Court. It has been noted that the case of In re Robert E. Whitton Revocable Trust (Docket No. 158408) is also pending appeal before this Court, and its outcome may address an issue relevant to the present application. Consequently, the Court orders that the application for leave to appeal be held in abeyance until a decision is rendered in the Whitton case.

Legal Issues Addressed

Abeyance of Appeal Applications

Application: The Court decides to hold the application for leave to appeal in abeyance pending the outcome of a related case that may resolve pertinent issues.

Reasoning: Consequently, the Court orders that the application for leave to appeal be held in abeyance until a decision is rendered in the Whitton case.

Influence of Related Cases on Appeals

Application: The pending appeal in the case of In re Robert E. Whitton Revocable Trust may influence the decision on the current application for leave to appeal.

Reasoning: It has been noted that the case of In re Robert E. Whitton Revocable Trust (Docket No. 158408) is also pending appeal before this Court, and its outcome may address an issue relevant to the present application.