In a recent landlord-tenant court session presided over by Judge Christina B. Kennedy, a dismissal was granted in the case of REO Trust 2017 vs. James C. White and Marie A. White, concerning a property at 15756 Ferguson Street in Detroit. The dismissal was initiated by the plaintiff due to a transfer of ownership, as confirmed by the plaintiff's attorney, Jasmine Calvet. The court dismissed the case without prejudice, allowing for potential future action.

The session, which was conducted via live stream on YouTube, emphasized the importance of maintaining privacy during proceedings. Judge Kennedy reminded participants to turn off their cameras or step away from their devices if they needed to attend to personal matters, highlighting the public nature of the virtual court.

Following the dismissal, Judge Kennedy proceeded to address a heavier docket, announcing multiple cases involving various landlords and tenants in Detroit. The judge called out case numbers and names in groups, instructing participants to listen carefully for their respective cases. This structured approach aims to streamline the court process while ensuring all parties are informed and able to participate effectively.

The court's focus on procedural clarity and participant privacy reflects ongoing adaptations to virtual court settings, which have become increasingly common in response to public health considerations.