Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on June 28, 2010, concerning the appeal by Anthony Lovejoy, the defendant-appellant, in the case against the People of the State of Michigan. The Court reviewed Lovejoy's application for leave to appeal a November 16, 2009 order from the Court of Appeals. The application was denied on the grounds that Lovejoy did not meet the burden of establishing entitlement to relief as required by MCR 6.508(D). The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, Corbin R. Davis, certified that this order is a true and complete copy of the official entry.
Legal Issues Addressed
Burden of Establishing Entitlement to Relief under MCR 6.508(D)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court applied this principle by denying Anthony Lovejoy's application for leave to appeal because he failed to meet the necessary burden of proof.
Reasoning: The application was denied on the grounds that Lovejoy did not meet the burden of establishing entitlement to relief as required by MCR 6.508(D).