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Gallant v. Attorney Grievance Commission

Citation: 783 N.W.2d 328Docket: 140872

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; June 25, 2010; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on June 28, 2010, regarding the case of Jon Gallant Jr. (Plaintiff) versus the Attorney Grievance Commission (Defendant), under case number 140872. The Court denied the complaint for superintending control, indicating it was not persuaded to grant the relief sought by the Plaintiff. Additionally, a motion for miscellaneous relief was also denied based on Michigan Court Rules (MCR) 3.301(3) and 2.107(A)(1). The Court specified that the files and records associated with Attorney Grievance Commission File No. 1153/09 remain confidential as per MCR 9.126(D). The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, Corbin R. Davis, certified the order as a true and complete copy.

Legal Issues Addressed

Confidentiality of Attorney Grievance Commission Files

Application: The Court maintained the confidentiality of the files and records related to the Attorney Grievance Commission, as per the relevant Michigan Court Rule.

Reasoning: The Court specified that the files and records associated with Attorney Grievance Commission File No. 1153/09 remain confidential as per MCR 9.126(D).

Denial of Miscellaneous Relief

Application: A motion for miscellaneous relief requested by the plaintiff was denied based on specific Michigan Court Rules.

Reasoning: Additionally, a motion for miscellaneous relief was also denied based on Michigan Court Rules (MCR) 3.301(3) and 2.107(A)(1).

Superintending Control

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the plaintiff's request for superintending control over the Attorney Grievance Commission, indicating the court was not convinced to grant such relief.

Reasoning: The Court denied the complaint for superintending control, indicating it was not persuaded to grant the relief sought by the Plaintiff.