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People v. Root

Citations: 747 N.W.2d 261; 480 Mich. 1185Docket: 134177

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; April 28, 2008; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court, in an order dated April 28, 2008, denied Desiraye Debra Root's application for leave to appeal a decision made by the Court of Appeals on May 3, 2007. The Court concluded that Root did not meet the necessary burden to establish entitlement to relief under Michigan Court Rule 6.508(D). The order was certified by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Burden of Establishing Entitlement to Relief

Application: Root failed to satisfy the burden of establishing entitlement to relief as required under the Michigan Court Rule 6.508(D), which led to the denial of her appeal.

Reasoning: The Court concluded that Root did not meet the necessary burden to establish entitlement to relief under Michigan Court Rule 6.508(D).

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court denied Desiraye Debra Root's application for leave to appeal, indicating that the appeal did not warrant further consideration by the higher court.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court, in an order dated April 28, 2008, denied Desiraye Debra Root's application for leave to appeal a decision made by the Court of Appeals on May 3, 2007.