In re Indiana Michigan Power Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
reported below: 307 Mich App 272. Pursuant to MCR 7.305(H)(1), in lieu of granting leave to appeal, we vacate only the Court of Appeals statement that: “Since the term [singular] is subject to two interpretations, it is ambiguous and judicial construction is required to effectuate Legislative intent.” This definition of ambiguity is not correct. A provision of law is ambiguous only if it “irreconcilably conflictfs]” with another provision or “when it is equally susceptible to more than a single meaning.” Mayor of Lansing v MPSC, 470 Mich 154, 166 (2004). However, the Court of Appeals…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Koontz v. Ameritech Services, IncMichigan Supreme Court · 2002
- Mayor of Lansing v. Public Service CommissionMichigan Supreme Court · 2004
- in Re Application of Indiana Michigan Power Co Cert of NecessityMichigan Court of Appeals · 2014