Legal Opinion · Dissent

Mayor of Lansing v. Public Service Commission

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided June 9, 2004No. Docket 124136Published

1DissentCavanagh, J.

{dissenting). Today, the majority finds no ambiguity in the statutory provision at issue and, in so doing, ignores the true intent of the Legislature. Because I believe the true intent of the Legislature must be given effect, I respectfully dissent. The majority, apparently frustrated with my refusal to follow its lead and use a dictionary while turning a blind eye to reality, has issued a lengthy response to this dissent. While the majority asserts that I substitute my own policy preferences for those of the Legislature, I think it is necessary to note the following in regard to the…

2Cases cited16 opinions

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  4. Kenneth Henes Special Projects Procurement, Marketing & Consulting Corp. v. Continental Biomass Industries, Inc.Michigan Supreme Court · 2003
  5. Frank W Lynch & Co v. Flex Technologies, IncMichigan Supreme Court · 2001

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