After remand, the Court of Appeals reversed in a published opinion. 221 Mich. App. 335; 561 N.W.2d 484 (1997). The Court of Appeals held that the trial court's interpretation was "reasonable."
Further, we note that the Attorney General opinion does not directly address the issue whether agreements executed in conformance with the MMAA are rendered invalid by the repeal of the MMAA and the funding statute where other means of payment and administration are available. The primary rule of statutory construction is to determine and effectuate the intent of the Legislature through reasonable construction, considering the purpose of the statute and the object sought to be accomplished. Sun Valley Foods Co v Ward (After Remand), 221 Mich. App. 335, 338; 561 N.W.2d 484 (1997). Where a statute is unambiguous, judicial construction is precluded. If judicial interpretation is necessary, the statutory language is to be given the reasonable construction that best accomplishes the purpose of the statute.
The primary rule of statutory construction is to determine and give effect to the intent of the Legislature through reasonable construction, considering the purpose of the statute and the objective sought to be accomplished. Sun Valley Foods Co v Ward (After Remand), 221 Mich. App. 335, 338; 561 N.W.2d 484 (1997). When a statute is clear, judicial construction is precluded.
On reconsideration, order dated January 5, 1998, 456 Mich. 917, is vacated, and leave to appeal is granted. Reported below: ( After Remand) 221 Mich. App. 335.
Leave to Appeal Denied January 5, 1998. Reported below: ( After Remand) 221 Mich. App. 335. BOYLE, J. (dissenting).