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Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Mortuary Science Licensing Ruling

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, upholding the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science's ruling that Paul E. Buchanan and Generations Funeral & Cremations Services, Inc. operated unlicensed facilities in violation of the Occupational Code. The ruling clarifies the scope of mortuary science practice within the state.

In Re Cchj Minors - Child Custody Appeal Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of In Re Cchj Minors. The appeal concerned the temporary jurisdiction over minor children based on allegations of substantial risk of harm and an unfit home environment. The court's decision upholds the prior ruling regarding child custody.

Jh v. Ti - Michigan Court of Appeals Opinion

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and reversed a personal protection order (PPO) in the case of Jh v. Ti. The court found insufficient evidence for one of the two required unconsented contacts for a PPO related to stalking. The case was remanded with instructions.

Elijah Eleby v. Detroit Land Bank Authority - Legal Opinion

The Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in Elijah Eleby v. Detroit Land Bank Authority. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case concerning alleged Fourth Amendment violations during nuisance abatement investigations. The opinion addresses warrantless searches and trespassing claims.

People of Michigan v. Edwin Maurice Jenkins - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Edwin Maurice Jenkins, who was convicted of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jenkins was sentenced to 25 to 40 years imprisonment for each conviction. The appellate court found no basis to overturn the jury's verdict.

Erica Mays v. Allstate Insurance - Michigan Court of Appeals

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Erica Mays v. Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The court found that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a serious impairment of a bodily function following an automobile accident, upholding the summary disposition granted to the defendants.

People of Michigan v. Michael Terry Wright - Criminal Case Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and reversed the conviction of Michael Terry Wright, remanding the case. The court found that law enforcement's stop of the defendant was constitutionally infirm, leading to the suppression of evidence. This decision impacts the application of search and seizure laws in the state.

Lipson Nielson Pc v. Kevin Adell - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Lipson Neilson, P.C. The court found no issue of material fact regarding the firm's claims for breach of contract and account stated. The defendants owe the firm $140,725.45 for legal services rendered.

Jamar Cedric Thomas v. State - Interlocutory Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Jamar Cedric Thomas's interlocutory application for appeal. The court found the application was filed untimely, exceeding the ten-day statutory limit after the certificate of immediate review was granted.

Rodney Devel Harris v. Anya Renee Grant-Malcolm - Court of Appeals of Georgia

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part a trial court's order in the case of Rodney Devel Harris v. Anya Renee Grant-Malcolm. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in preventing the defendant from arguing that damages should be fair to both parties and in denying the defendant's request to charge the jury on this principle. The court also reversed the denial of the defendant's motion for summary judgment on the claim for bad-faith attorney fees.