Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan March 9, 2017 Stephen J. Markman, Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr. Brian K. Zahra 155416 & (24)(25) Bridget M. McCormack David F. Viviano Richard H. Bernstein Joan L. Larsen, Justices JAMES SUTIKA, Plaintiff-Appellee, SC: 155416 v COA: 337144 Roscommon CC: 16-723378-AS ROSCOMMON COUNTY CLERK, Defendant-Appellant. _________________________________________/ On order of the Court, the motions for immediate consideration and to expedite are GRANTED. The application for leave to appeal prior to decision by the Court of Appeals is considered, and it is DENIED, because the Court is not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this Court before consideration by the Court of Appeals. However, we ORDER the Court of Appeals to expedite its consideration of this case. I, Larry S. Royster, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. March 9, 2017 T0309 Clerk