The Court held that statutory sentencing departures require an objective and verifiable substantial and compelling reason that justifies the particular departure, and that appellate review must give the sentencing court appropriate—but not extreme—deference.
Michigan Supreme Court, 2003
Published opinions from 2003. The case name opens the case page.
2003 opinions
The Supreme Court of Michigan held that Calvin West failed to present evidence supporting the causation element of a prima facie claim under the Whistleblowers' Protection Act, M.C.L.
The Michigan Supreme Court held that the Agent’s Agreement was ambiguous because its vesting schedule conflicted with the incorporated retirement definition. It ruled that the jury could consider relevant extrinsic evidence to determine the parties’ intent and that construing ambiguity against the drafter is a last…