The case involved plaintiff Michael C. Lee appealing a judgment against him in a civil action against the City of Detroit that originated in Wayne Circuit Court. After hearing oral argument, the Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' December 2008 decision. The Court concluded that it was not persuaded the questions presented required its review. Two justices indicated they would have granted leave to appeal.

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This case involved a dispute between the Lenawee County Board of Road Commissioners and insurance companies State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, along with construction-related defendants. The plaintiff appealed lower court rulings to the Michigan Supreme Court after the Court of Appeals issued orders in the matter. Following oral argument, the Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal on the grounds that the questions presented did not merit further review by the Court. Three justices dissented from the denial and would have granted leave.

procedurebusiness & regulatory

The case involved plaintiff Charlotte Chalko appealing a Court of Appeals judgment against her in a lawsuit against defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company over no-fault automobile insurance benefits. The Michigan Supreme Court considered the application for leave to appeal the July 9, 2009 Court of Appeals decision and denied it. The court explained that it was not persuaded the questions presented warranted review by the Court. Chief Justice Kelly and Justice Hathaway would have granted leave to appeal.

torts & liabilitybusiness & regulatory

This case involved plaintiffs Ronnie L. Myers and Mary Myers appealing a Court of Appeals judgment in their civil lawsuit against Muffler Man Supply Company and multiple other equipment and construction companies in Genesee Circuit Court. The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral argument on the application for leave to appeal and denied it, concluding that the question presented did not merit review by the Court. Three justices dissented from the denial and would have granted leave to appeal.

proceduretorts & liability

This case involved defendant Anthony Keith Williams, who sought leave to appeal a Court of Appeals judgment affirming his Oakland Circuit Court conviction or sentence in a felony matter. The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal, stating it was not persuaded that the question presented should be reviewed. Chief Justice Kelly indicated she would have granted leave to appeal, but the order otherwise reflected the Court's decision not to hear the case.

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The case concerns a lawsuit filed by the Marilyn Froling Revocable Living Trust against the Bloomfield Hills Country Club, several individual property owners, and the City of Bloomfield Hills in Oakland County Circuit Court over a civil dispute. After the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a decision and the Michigan Supreme Court entered an order on September 23, 2009, the plaintiff sought reconsideration. The Supreme Court denied the motion for reconsideration, concluding that its prior order did not appear to have been entered erroneously. Chief Justice Kelly and Justice Cavanagh indicated they would have granted reconsideration.

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