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People v. Sams

Citations: 777 N.W.2d 152; 485 Mich. 1074Docket: 139192

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; January 28, 2010; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied Cedrick James Sams' application for leave to appeal a June 3, 2009 order from the Court of Appeals. The Court concluded that Sams failed to demonstrate entitlement to relief as required under MCR 6.508(D). The order was certified as a true and complete copy by the Court Clerk, Corbin R. Davis, on January 29, 2010.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal based on the insufficient demonstration of entitlement to relief.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied Cedrick James Sams' application for leave to appeal a June 3, 2009 order from the Court of Appeals.

Entitlement to Relief under MCR 6.508(D)

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court applied MCR 6.508(D) to determine that Cedrick James Sams did not satisfy the criteria necessary to qualify for relief.

Reasoning: The Court concluded that Sams failed to demonstrate entitlement to relief as required under MCR 6.508(D).