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Smiley v. GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

Citations: 758 N.W.2d 536; 482 Mich. 1156Docket: 136172

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; December 22, 2008; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on December 23, 2008, regarding case number 136172, involving plaintiffs Glen Smiley and others against the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association. The Court granted motions for leave to file amicus curiae briefs. Additionally, the Court denied a motion for reconsideration of its June 23, 2008 order, concluding that the prior order was not erroneous. Corbin R. Davis, the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certified the order as a true and complete copy.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amicus Curiae Briefs

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court allowed third parties to submit briefs to provide additional information or perspectives relevant to the case.

Reasoning: The Court granted motions for leave to file amicus curiae briefs.

Certification of Court Orders

Application: The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court officially confirmed the authenticity and completeness of the Court's order.

Reasoning: Corbin R. Davis, the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certified the order as a true and complete copy.

Motion for Reconsideration

Application: The Court reviewed and denied a request to reconsider a prior decision, affirming that the initial ruling was not in error.

Reasoning: Additionally, the Court denied a motion for reconsideration of its June 23, 2008 order, concluding that the prior order was not erroneous.