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Doe v. DIOCESE OF LANSING

Citations: 712 N.W.2d 729; 474 Mich. 1134Docket: 130171

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; May 4, 2006; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the November 15, 2005 judgment from the Court of Appeals in the case involving plaintiff John Doe and defendants including the Diocese of Lansing, various bishops, and other religious figures. The Court expressed a lack of persuasion regarding the necessity of reviewing the questions presented in the appeal. Justices Cavanagh, Weaver, and Kelly indicated they would have granted leave to appeal. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis on May 4, 2006.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Court Orders

Application: The procedural aspect of certifying court decisions was followed, ensuring the authenticity and completeness of the court's order.

Reasoning: The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Clerk Corbin R. Davis on May 4, 2006.

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court decided not to review the case further, indicating their assessment that the questions presented did not warrant additional examination.

Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the November 15, 2005 judgment from the Court of Appeals.

Judicial Discretion in Granting Appeals

Application: The decision reflects the Court's discretion in choosing which cases merit review, highlighting a division among the justices on this matter.

Reasoning: Justices Cavanagh, Weaver, and Kelly indicated they would have granted leave to appeal.