Narrative Opinion Summary
On December 12, 2006, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an order regarding the case involving Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation and others as plaintiffs-appellants/cross-appellees against Nestlé Waters North America Inc. as the defendant-appellee/cross-appellant, alongside additional defendants Donald Patrick Bollman and Nancy Gale Bollman. The Court granted motions from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Michigan Manufacturers Association to file amicus curiae briefs in support of the case. The order was certified by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, confirming it as a true and complete copy of the Court's direction.
Legal Issues Addressed
Amicus Curiae Participationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court allowed the participation of third parties as amici curiae to support the case, which can influence the court's understanding of broader implications.
Reasoning: The Court granted motions from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Michigan Manufacturers Association to file amicus curiae briefs in support of the case.
Certification of Judicial Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court's order was officially certified as authentic by the court clerk, ensuring the order's validity and completeness.
Reasoning: The order was certified by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, confirming it as a true and complete copy of the Court's direction.