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Kirt Wren v. Southfield Rehabilitation Co

Citation: Not availableDocket: 140576

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; March 30, 2011; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on March 30, 2011, regarding the case Kirt Wren, Personal Representative of the Estate of Hiram Dent, v. Southfield Rehabilitation Company, et al. The Court reviewed the application for leave to appeal the January 5, 2010 judgment from the Court of Appeals and denied the application, indicating that the Court was not persuaded that the issues raised warranted review. Justices Cavanagh, Marilyn Kelly, and Hathaway expressed a differing opinion, indicating they would have granted leave to appeal. The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, Corbin R. Davis, certified the order as a true and complete copy.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Court Orders

Application: The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court is responsible for certifying court orders, ensuring they are true and complete records of the Court's decisions.

Reasoning: The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, Corbin R. Davis, certified the order as a true and complete copy.

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court decided not to grant leave to appeal, indicating that the issues presented did not merit further review by the Court.

Reasoning: The Court reviewed the application for leave to appeal the January 5, 2010 judgment from the Court of Appeals and denied the application, indicating that the Court was not persuaded that the issues raised warranted review.

Dissenting Opinion on Granting Leave to Appeal

Application: Justices Cavanagh, Marilyn Kelly, and Hathaway expressed a differing opinion, showing their willingness to grant leave to appeal, contrary to the majority decision.

Reasoning: Justices Cavanagh, Marilyn Kelly, and Hathaway expressed a differing opinion, indicating they would have granted leave to appeal.