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People v. Walker

Citations: 743 N.W.2d 30; 480 Mich. 1010Docket: 135046

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; January 7, 2008; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the August 21, 2007 judgment of the Court of Appeals regarding the case of Coleman Wendell Walker, who was the defendant-appellant in this matter (SC: 135046, COA: 263278, St. Clair CC: 04-002502-FH). The Court found no persuasive reasons to review the questions presented. Justice Kelly expressed a differing opinion, indicating she would have granted leave to appeal, referencing her dissent in a prior case, People v Conway. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Court Orders

Application: The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court officially certified the order as accurate and complete, ensuring the integrity of the court's decision.

Reasoning: The order was certified as a true and complete copy by the Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court decided not to review the case any further, effectively upholding the decision of the Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the August 21, 2007 judgment of the Court of Appeals regarding the case of Coleman Wendell Walker.

Judicial Disagreement

Application: Justice Kelly disagreed with the majority's decision to deny leave to appeal and referenced her past dissenting opinion.

Reasoning: Justice Kelly expressed a differing opinion, indicating she would have granted leave to appeal, referencing her dissent in a prior case, People v Conway.