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Amon v. BOTSFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL

Citations: 729 N.W.2d 521; 2007 WL 1110739Docket: 130484

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; April 13, 2007; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on April 13, 2007, regarding the case of Bonnie Amon, Successor Personal Representative of the Estate of Ann Marie Samodell, Deceased, against Botsford General Hospital and Dr. Robert F. Schirmer. The Court reviewed an application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment from December 27, 2005. Notably, the Court recognized that another case, Mullins v. St Joseph Mercy Hospital, is pending and may address issues pertinent to the current appeal. Consequently, the application for leave to appeal is held in abeyance until the decision in the Mullins case is rendered. The order was certified by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Abeyance of Appeal Pending Related Case

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court decided to hold the application for leave to appeal in abeyance due to a pending related case that may resolve pertinent issues.

Reasoning: Consequently, the application for leave to appeal is held in abeyance until the decision in the Mullins case is rendered.

Judicial Review of Appellate Decisions

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court exercised its authority to review an application for leave to appeal a judgment made by the Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: The Court reviewed an application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' judgment from December 27, 2005.