Monthly Archives: December 2010

December 31, 2010 — Or Judge Richard Bandstra

Another possibility of a Michigan Supreme Court appointee, soon-to-retire Court of Appeals Judge Richard A. Bandstra.  You can read a recent story in the Grand Rapids Press about his stepping down from the bench.  Hmmm.  The timing is convenient. Here’s … Continue reading

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December 30, 2010 — Trentadue stands and Justice Corrigan heads elsewhere, maybe

The Trentadue decision of 20o7 was important because it overturned common law concerning the window of opportunity to bring suit.  A murder, unsolved for 19 years, was the crime at the center of the case.  The victim’s daughter wanted to … Continue reading

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December 28, 2010 — Justices Weaver and Davis reflect on the Court

Brian McGillivary of the Traverse City Record Eagle has reported reflections by Justice Elizabeth Weaver (retired) of the recent events at the Michigan Supreme Court.  In particular, she speaks about openness at the Court, the recent election, and needed reforms. … Continue reading

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December 15, 2010 — A task force? Yep, it’s official: High Court elections/appointments are busted and need fixin’.

So interesting to see that others also think the operations of the Michigan Supreme Court are out of kilter.  This most recent election should give most of us some pause to wonder where all the money came from and where … Continue reading

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December 13, 2010 — Housekeeping: No robocalls at the Dems…and a little more

It’s taken a little while to get this to you: A message from Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer to me is that, no, the Democrats don’t have a copy of the Republicans’ robocall by Michelle Engler concerning Supreme Court Justice … Continue reading

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December 6, 2010 — Whipsaw at the Court

One of the things that we look for when we bring a matter to court is to have it settled…definitively settled.  The rule of law works when it’s orderly and stable. Imagine this, then: The Michigan Supreme Court makes a … Continue reading

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