PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN V JOE F. WESLEY, JR.; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN V SAMUEL TAORMINA; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN V GERALD PHILLIPS; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN V PHILLIP PHILLIPS; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN V JAMES THREET; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN V KEITH D. DOPP, 421 MICH 375 (1984): Appendix for Defendant-Appellee/Cross-Appellant

This appendix volume serves as part of the legal record for the consolidated case People v. Wesley, 421 Mich. 375 (1984), a seminal decision by the Michigan Supreme Court. The case addressed critical questions regarding the admissibility of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and other forensic evidence, specifically focusing on the standards for admitting expert testimony under the then-prevailing Frye standard. Published in the mid-1980s, this document contains the essential filings, exhibits, and lower court transcripts provided by the defendants to assist the appellate justices in evaluating the constitutional and procedural arguments raised by the defense.

The volume follows the standard formal style for appellate appendices in the Michigan court system, designed for clarity and ease of reference by legal practitioners and jurists. As a functional legal document rather than a commercial publication, its aesthetic is purely utilitarian, prioritizing readability through traditional typography and standardized layout. It reflects the rigorous procedural requirements of the era, preserving the historical record of a case that significantly influenced how Michigan courts handle scientific evidence in criminal proceedings.