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People v. Eatmon

Citations: 740 N.W.2d 268; 480 Mich. 922Docket: 134343

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; October 29, 2007; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied Karecio Ladavyo Eatmon's application for leave to appeal a May 18, 2007, order from the Court of Appeals. The Court found no persuasive reason to review the questions raised in the appeal. Chief Justice Clifford W. Taylor and Justices Michael F. Cavanagh, Elizabeth A. Weaver, Marilyn Kelly, Maura D. Corrigan, Robert P. Young, Jr., and Stephen J. Markman participated in the decision. The order was certified by Clerk Corbin R. Davis on October 29, 2007.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Supreme Court Orders

Application: The order denying leave to appeal was formally certified by the court clerk, which is a procedural requirement for the finalization of court decisions.

Reasoning: The order was certified by Clerk Corbin R. Davis on October 29, 2007.

Discretionary Review by Supreme Court

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court exercised its discretion to deny the application for leave to appeal, indicating no compelling reason to review the appellate court's decision.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied Karecio Ladavyo Eatmon's application for leave to appeal a May 18, 2007, order from the Court of Appeals. The Court found no persuasive reason to review the questions raised in the appeal.

Participation of Justices in Decision

Application: All seven justices of the Michigan Supreme Court participated in the decision to deny leave to appeal, demonstrating full court involvement in the review process.

Reasoning: Chief Justice Clifford W. Taylor and Justices Michael F. Cavanagh, Elizabeth A. Weaver, Marilyn Kelly, Maura D. Corrigan, Robert P. Young, Jr., and Stephen J. Markman participated in the decision.