Lipiec v. Zawadzki

This case, originally assigned to Mr. Justice Reid, was reassigned to the writer May 14, 1956. It presents on petition for writ of prohibition agreed question whether the medical examiner of Wayne county * is under duty to summon a jury and hold an inquest — distinguished from conducting “an investigation” — when directed so to do by the prosecuting attorney of that county. The point being one of public moment and having been briefed with care by all 3 parties, we will assume for sake of prompt decision that petitioner’s stated question 2 — “Is the petitioner a proper party to apply for the…