Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on February 4, 2011, regarding case number SC: 141882, involving the People of the State of Michigan as Plaintiff-Appellant/Cross-Appellee and Adrian Mahdee Akram as Defendant-Appellee/Cross-Appellant. The Court granted a motion for miscellaneous relief and denied both the application for leave to appeal the August 31, 2010 judgment of the Court of Appeals and the cross-appellant application. The Court concluded that the issues raised did not warrant review. Justice Hathaway recused herself from the case due to prior statements made as a Circuit Court Judge that could indicate personal bias against the defense counsel. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certification of Judicial Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The order from the Michigan Supreme Court was certified as a true and complete copy by the Clerk, ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of the document.
Reasoning: The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.
Denial of Application for Leave to Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the judgment of the Court of Appeals, indicating that the issues raised did not warrant further review.
Reasoning: The Court granted a motion for miscellaneous relief and denied both the application for leave to appeal the August 31, 2010 judgment of the Court of Appeals and the cross-appellant application.
Recusal of Judges Due to Potential Biassubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justice Hathaway recused herself from the case due to concerns about potential bias stemming from prior statements made as a Circuit Court Judge.
Reasoning: Justice Hathaway recused herself from the case due to prior statements made as a Circuit Court Judge that could indicate personal bias against the defense counsel.