Opinion
No. 139146.
September 16, 2009.
Appeal from the Court of Appeals No. 279699.
Actions on Applications for Leave to Appeal from the Court of Appeals.
Leave to Appeal Granted.
The parties shall address whether evidence provided under the "doctrine of chances" may be used to establish that a fire did not have a natural or accidental cause, and whether more than the mere occurrence of other fires involving the defendant's property is necessary for admission of such evidence.
The motion for bond pending appeal or expedited review and the motion to appoint an expert are denied.
The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan and the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan are invited to file briefs amicus curiae. Other persons or groups interested in the determination of the issue presented in this case may move the Court for permission to file briefs amicus curiae.