Michigan Case Commentaries

Bailey v. Schaaf: Landlords' Limited Duty to Expedite Police Response to Imminent Criminal Threats

Date: Jul 31, 2013

Bailey v. Schaaf: Landlords' Limited Duty to Expedite Police Response to Imminent Criminal Threats Introduction Bailey v. Schaaf. (494 Mich. 595) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Enhanced Interpretation of Offense Variable 7 under MCL 777.37: Insights from People v. Hardy and People v. Glenn

Date: Jul 30, 2013

Enhanced Interpretation of Offense Variable 7 under MCL 777.37: Insights from People v. Hardy and People v. Glenn Introduction People v. Hardy and People v. Glenn are pivotal cases adjudicated by the...

People v. Musser: Admissibility of Investigators' Credibility Statements in Jury Recordings

Date: Jul 13, 2013

People v. Musser: Admissibility of Investigators' Credibility Statements in Jury Recordings Introduction People v. Musser, 494 Mich. 337 (2013), is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan...

Expanding 'Executive Authority': Supreme Court of Michigan Affirms Broad Absolute Immunity for Highest Appointive Executive Officials

Date: Jun 21, 2013

Expanding 'Executive Authority': Supreme Court of Michigan Affirms Broad Absolute Immunity for Highest Appointive Executive Officials Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan, in the case of...

Specific Intent Requirement Affirmed in Forfeiture-by-Wrongdoing under MRE 804(b)(6) – People v. Burns

Date: Jun 19, 2013

Specific Intent Requirement Affirmed in Forfeiture-by-Wrongdoing under MRE 804(b)(6) – People v. Burns Introduction In People v. Burns, 494 Mich. 104 (2013), the Supreme Court of Michigan addressed...

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Michigan Tax Tribunal Confirmed in Enforcing Property Tax Levy

Date: Jun 1, 2013

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Michigan Tax Tribunal Confirmed in Enforcing Property Tax Levy Introduction HILLSDALE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC v. HILLSDALE COUNTY (494 Mich. 46) is a landmark case...

Limitation of No-Fault Insurance Benefits to Modifications: Michigan Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in ADMIRE v. AUTO–OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

Date: May 24, 2013

Limitation of No-Fault Insurance Benefits to Modifications: Michigan Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in ADMIRE v. AUTO–OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan delivered a...

Reevaluating Standards of Proof in Parental Rights Termination: The In re MOSS Decision

Date: May 10, 2013

Reevaluating Standards of Proof in Parental Rights Termination: The In re MOSS Decision Introduction The case of In re MOSS. (301 Mich. App. 76), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of Michigan on...

Strengthening Whistleblower Protections: Causation and Pretext in Debano–Griffin v. Lake County

Date: Feb 9, 2013

Strengthening Whistleblower Protections: Causation and Pretext in Debano–Griffin v. Lake County Introduction The case of Debano–Griffin v. Lake County serves as a pivotal reference in the landscape...

PEOPLE v. TRAKHTENBERG: Michigan Supreme Court Limits Collateral Estoppel in Ineffective Assistance Claims, Establishing New Standards for Defense Counsel Performance

Date: Dec 22, 2012

PEOPLE v. TRAKHTENBERG: Michigan Supreme Court Limits Collateral Estoppel in Ineffective Assistance Claims, Establishing New Standards for Defense Counsel Performance Introduction The People of the...

Voluntary Acquisition of Mortgages and Foreclosure Recordation: Insights from Kim v. JPMorgan Chase Bank

Date: Dec 22, 2012

Voluntary Acquisition of Mortgages and Foreclosure Recordation: Insights from Kim v. JPMorgan Chase Bank Introduction The case of Kim v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (493 Mich. 98) adjudicated by the...

Establishing the Boundaries of Lesser Included Offenses: Insights from People v. Heft

Date: Dec 21, 2012

Establishing the Boundaries of Lesser Included Offenses: Insights from People v. Heft Introduction People v. Heft, 299 Mich. App. 69 (Court of Appeals of Michigan, 2012), presents a pivotal analysis...

McCAHAN v. BRENNAN: Affirming Strict Compliance with Statutory Notice Provisions in Claims Against the State

Date: Aug 21, 2012

McCAHAN v. BRENNAN: Affirming Strict Compliance with Statutory Notice Provisions in Claims Against the State Introduction In the landmark case of McCAHAN v. BRENNAN, decided on August 20, 2012, the...

Duty of Appliance Installers in Addressing Third-Party Hazards: Hill v. Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Date: Aug 17, 2012

Duty of Appliance Installers in Addressing Third-Party Hazards: Hill v. Sears, Roebuck and Co. Introduction Hill v. Sears, Roebuck and Co., 492 Mich. 651 (2012), is a landmark case that clarifies the...

Admissibility of False Confessions: Insights from PEOPLE v. KOWALSKI

Date: Jul 31, 2012

Admissibility of False Confessions: Insights from PEOPLE v. KOWALSKI Introduction PEOPLE v. KOWALSKI (2012) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan that delves into the complexities...

Exclusion of Replacement Services in Third-Party Tort Actions: Insights from Johnson v. Recca

Date: Jul 31, 2012

Exclusion of Replacement Services in Third-Party Tort Actions: Insights from Johnson v. Recca Introduction Johnson v. Recca, decided on July 30, 2012, by the Supreme Court of Michigan, addresses the...

PEOPLE v. VAUGHN: Reinforcing the Forfeiture Rule for Public Trial Rights under Carines

Date: Jul 10, 2012

PEOPLE v. VAUGHN: Reinforcing the Forfeiture Rule for Public Trial Rights under Carines Introduction In PEOPLE v. VAUGHN, 491 Mich. 642 (2012), the Supreme Court of Michigan addressed pivotal issues...

Establishing Clear and Convincing Evidence Standards in Termination of Parental Rights: Analysis of In re FREY (297 Mich. App. 242)

Date: Jul 4, 2012

Establishing Clear and Convincing Evidence Standards in Termination of Parental Rights: Analysis of In re FREY (297 Mich. App. 242) Introduction In re FREY (297 Mich. App. 242) is a pivotal case...

Michigan Supreme Court Reaffirms Insurer's Right to Avoid Liability on Fraudulent Insurance Applications in Titan Insurance Co. v. Hyten

Date: Jun 16, 2012

Michigan Supreme Court Reaffirms Insurer's Right to Avoid Liability on Fraudulent Insurance Applications in Titan Insurance Co. v. Hyten Introduction In the landmark case of Titan Insurance Company...

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Statutory Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence in Offenses Against Minors Over Court Rules

Date: Jun 9, 2012

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Statutory Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence in Offenses Against Minors Over Court Rules Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan, in its 2012 decision PEOPLE v....