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People v. Morton

Citation: 764 N.W.2d 256Docket: 138029

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; April 28, 2009; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied Jerry Morton's application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment dated November 25, 2008. The Court determined that the questions raised in the application did not warrant review. Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly, along with Justices Cavanagh, Weaver, Corrigan, Young, and Markman, participated in the decision. The ruling was officially certified by Clerk Corbin R. Davis on April 28, 2009.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Court Decisions

Application: The decision of the court was formally certified, ensuring the official record of the ruling.

Reasoning: The ruling was officially certified by Clerk Corbin R. Davis on April 28, 2009.

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court exercised its discretion to deny the application for leave to appeal, indicating that the issues presented did not merit further review.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied Jerry Morton's application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment dated November 25, 2008.

Judicial Discretion in Appellate Review

Application: The decision demonstrates the Court's discretionary power in determining whether to grant leave for appellate review based on the significance of the legal questions involved.

Reasoning: The Court determined that the questions raised in the application did not warrant review.

Judicial Panel Participation

Application: The ruling involved the participation of multiple justices, illustrating the collaborative nature of judicial decision-making at the supreme court level.

Reasoning: Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly, along with Justices Cavanagh, Weaver, Corrigan, Young, and Markman, participated in the decision.