Son says Chief Justice Stephen Markman suffered 'acute illness'

LANSING (AP) - The son of Michigan's chief justice says Stephen Markman suffered an "acute illness" after speaking at a law school graduation but will recover.

In a statement Tuesday, Dr. Jim Markman says his father didn't suffer a heart attack. He says he'll "recuperate fully after a brief hiatus." No other details were disclosed.

The 68-year-old Markman is chief justice at the Michigan Supreme Court. He's been on the court since 1999.

Markman spoke Sunday at graduation ceremonies at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.

Published: Thu, Jan 25, 2018