In re Martin (Martin v. Martin), 450 MICH 204 (1995): Appellants Patricia Major and Leeta Martin Brief Appendix

This appendix serves as a formal legal record submitted during the appellate proceedings of In re Martin, a landmark Michigan Supreme Court case decided in 1995. The litigation centered on the complex intersection of patient autonomy, the right to refuse medical treatment, and the specific procedures required for a guardian to withdraw life-sustaining support. As part of the appellants' filings, this document compiles evidentiary records essential for the court to deliberate on the legal standard of clear and convincing evidence required in end-of-life decision-making.

The document was prepared by legal counsel for appellants Patricia Major and Leeta Martin to provide the justices with direct access to the transcripts and factual history of the case. Because the Michigan Supreme Court was tasked with establishing a definitive precedent for similar cases throughout the state, the appendix was designed to be a transparent, exhaustive account of the lower court findings. It stands as a utilitarian piece of legal history, valued primarily by researchers, legal scholars, and archivists interested in the development of healthcare law and constitutional rights in Michigan.