Legal Opinion
People v. Lane
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided February 2, 1977No. Docket 21798PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtBashara, J.
The appellant was convicted by a jury of manslaughter, MCLA 750.321; MSA 28.553, and appeals.
The appellant was arrested and charged with felony murder. A preliminary examination was conducted on October 9, 1973, before a Highland Park municipal judge. At the close of the hearing the magistrate dismissed the charges against the appellant.
On February 14, 1974, the people filed a civil action in circuit court against the examining magistrate. The action sought an order for superintending control requiring the magistrate to perform a clear legal duty and bind the appellant over on either the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- People v. PickettMichigan Supreme Court · 1974
- People v. Flint Municipal JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1970
- People v. OlssonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1974
- People v. RileyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1976
- State Ex Rel. Ingham County Prosecutor v. American Amusement Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1976
3Cited by1 opinion
- People v. HagarMichigan Court of Appeals · 1977