Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan September 17, 2007 Clifford W. Taylor, Chief Justice Michael F. Cavanagh Elizabeth A. Weaver Marilyn Kelly Maura D. Corrigan 133294(61) Robert P. Young, Jr. Stephen J. Markman, Justices

RICK BEAVERS, Plaintiff-Appellant, SC: 133294 v COA: 269007 Wayne CC: 03-309389-NO BARTON MALOW COMPANY, JOMAR BUILDING COMPANY, INC., SPILLIS CARDELLA, DMJM, a/k/a DMJA, INC., and ROBERT SMITH, Defendants-Appellees. ____________________________________ On order of the Chief Justice, the motion by defendants-appellees for leave to file a reply brief is considered and it is 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.

September 17, 2007 _________________________________________ Clerk