Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan August 22, 2006 Clifford W. Taylor, Chief Justice Michael F. Cavanagh Elizabeth A. Weaver Marilyn Kelly 130379(53)(56) Maura D. Corrigan Robert P. Young, Jr. Stephen J. Markman, JOANNE ROWLAND, a/k/a Justices JOAN ROWLAND, Plaintiff-Appellee, SC: 130379 v CoA: 253210 Washtenaw CC: 03-000128-NO WASHTENAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION, Defendant-Appellant. _______________________________

On order of the Chief Justice, the motions by the Michigan Municipal League and others and by the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association for leave to file briefs amicus curiae are considered and they are GRANTED.

I, Corbin R. Davis, 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.

August 22, 2006 _________________________________________ Clerk