Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on October 26, 2009, regarding the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Thomas J. Enfield. The Court denied Enfield's application for leave to appeal an October 24, 2008 order from the Court of Appeals. The denial was based on Enfield's failure to meet the burden of establishing entitlement to relief as outlined in MCR 6.508(D). The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Burden of Establishing Entitlement to Reliefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Thomas J. Enfield failed to meet the necessary burden of proof required for obtaining relief as stipulated under Michigan Court Rule.
Reasoning: The denial was based on Enfield's failure to meet the burden of establishing entitlement to relief as outlined in MCR 6.508(D).
Denial of Leave to Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court's decision to deny Thomas J. Enfield's application for leave to appeal was based on procedural grounds.
Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on October 26, 2009, regarding the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Thomas J. Enfield. The Court denied Enfield's application for leave to appeal an October 24, 2008 order from the Court of Appeals.