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Holliday v. PIONEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Citations: 771 N.W.2d 737; 485 Mich. 866; 2009 Mich. LEXIS 1896Docket: 138993

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; September 11, 2009; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on September 11, 2009, concerning the case of Thomas Holliday and Diane M. Hathaway, plaintiffs-appellants, versus Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company, defendant-appellee. The Court reviewed the application for leave to appeal the judgment made by the Court of Appeals on March 5, 2009. The application was denied, with the Court stating it was not persuaded that the issues raised warranted further review. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.

Legal Issues Addressed

Finality of Court Orders

Application: The Supreme Court's order denying the application for leave to appeal is considered a final decision, certified as a true and complete copy, thereby concluding the appellate process in this matter.

Reasoning: The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.

Judicial Discretion in Granting Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court exercised its discretion in deciding whether to grant leave to appeal from a decision of the Court of Appeals, ultimately choosing not to do so in this case.

Reasoning: The application was denied, with the Court stating it was not persuaded that the issues raised warranted further review.