Michigan Case Commentaries

Unenforceability of Contractual Venue Provisions for Future Causes of Action: OMNE Financial Inc. v. Shacks Inc.

Date: Jul 8, 1999

Unenforceability of Contractual Venue Provisions for Future Causes of Action: OMNE Financial Inc. v. Shacks Inc. Introduction The case of OMNE Financial, Inc. v. Shacks, Inc. adjudicated by the...

Arrest Requirement for Implied Consent in Chemical Testing: PEOPLE v. BORCHARD-RUHLAND

Date: Jul 2, 1999

Arrest Requirement for Implied Consent in Chemical Testing: PEOPLE v. BORCHARD-RUHLAND Introduction In the landmark case People of the State of Michigan v. Ann Charlotte Borchard-Ruhland (460 Mich....

Reasonable Timeframe for Filing Appeal Bonds under MCL 600.5744(5)

Date: Jun 30, 1999

Reasonable Timeframe for Filing Appeal Bonds under MCL 600.5744(5) Introduction Sun Valley Foods Company v. George E. Ward (460 Mich. 230) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan that...

Intentional Acts Do Not Constitute 'Accidents': Supreme Court of Michigan Sets Precedent on Insurance Coverage

Date: Jun 16, 1999

Intentional Acts Do Not Constitute 'Accidents': Supreme Court of Michigan Sets Precedent on Insurance Coverage Introduction The case of Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company v. Masters presented a...

Expansion of Physician-Patient Privilege: Protecting Identities of Non-Involved Patients and Securing Hospital Peer Review Confidentiality

Date: Jun 10, 1999

Expansion of Physician-Patient Privilege: Protecting Identities of Non-Involved Patients and Securing Hospital Peer Review Confidentiality Introduction The case of Deborah Dorris and Raymond DORRIS...

Reaffirmation of Strickland Standards in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Analysis of People v. Hoag

Date: Jun 10, 1999

Reaffirmation of Strickland Standards in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Analysis of People v. Hoag Introduction People of the State of Michigan v. Mark Zachary Hoag, Supreme Court of...

Enhancing Witness Credibility Challenges: Insights from People v. Glen Dale Brownridge

Date: Apr 21, 1999

Enhancing Witness Credibility Challenges: Insights from People v. Glen Dale Brownridge Introduction People of the State of Michigan v. Glen Dale Brownridge (459 Mich. 456, 1999) is a pivotal case...

Overruling Vail: Re-defining Harmless Error Standards in Michigan Jurisprudence

Date: Jul 31, 1998

Overruling Vail: Re-defining Harmless Error Standards in Michigan Jurisprudence Introduction PEOPLE v. GRAVES (458 Mich. 476) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan, decided on July...

Michigan Supreme Court Tightens Standards for Admissibility of Prior Convictions under MRE 404(b) in PEOPLE v CRAWFORD

Date: Jul 29, 1998

Michigan Supreme Court Tightens Standards for Admissibility of Prior Convictions under MRE 404(b) in PEOPLE v CRAWFORD Introduction In People v. Crawford, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on...

Express Easement Requirements Under Michigan Statute of Frauds: FORGE v SMITH Analysis

Date: Jul 15, 1998

Express Easement Requirements Under Michigan Statute of Frauds: FORGE v SMITH Analysis Introduction FORGE v SMITH, 458 Mich. 198, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on July 14, 1998, addresses...

Legitimate Expectation and Discrimination Protections under Michigan Law: Insights from LYTLE v. MALADY (1998)

Date: Jul 2, 1998

Legitimate Expectation and Discrimination Protections under Michigan Law: Insights from LYTLE v. MALADY (1998) Introduction LYTLE v. MALADY is a landmark 1998 decision by the Supreme Court of...

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Prosecution's Authority to Amend Charges in Second-Degree Murder Cases

Date: Jun 3, 1998

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Prosecution's Authority to Amend Charges in Second-Degree Murder Cases Introduction In PEOPLE v. GOECKE (457 Mich. 442), decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on...

Limitation on Double Recovery of Attorney Fees: McAULEY v. General Motors Corporation

Date: Jun 3, 1998

Limitation on Double Recovery of Attorney Fees: McAULEY v. General Motors Corporation Court: Supreme Court of Michigan Date: June 2, 1998 Case Number: 457 Mich. 513 Introduction McAULEY v. General...

Admissibility of Prior Wrongdoings in Sexual Conduct Cases: Insights from PEOPLE v. STARR

Date: Jun 3, 1998

Admissibility of Prior Wrongdoings in Sexual Conduct Cases: Insights from PEOPLE v. STARR Introduction PEOPLE v. STARR, 457 Mich. 490 (1998) is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Wilson v. Taylor: Establishing Limits on Writ of Restitution in Land Contract Forfeitures

Date: May 7, 1998

Wilson v. Taylor: Establishing Limits on Writ of Restitution in Land Contract Forfeitures Introduction Wilson v. Taylor (457 Mich. 232), decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on May 6, 1998, is a...

Clarifying Double Jeopardy in Felony-Firearm Cases: PEOPLE v. MITCHELL

Date: Apr 2, 1998

Clarifying Double Jeopardy in Felony-Firearm Cases: PEOPLE v. MITCHELL Introduction PEOPLE v. MITCHELL (456 Mich. 693) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan, decided on April 1,...

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Net-Worth Exclusion for Insured and Public Entities under MPCGA Act

Date: Mar 25, 1998

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Net-Worth Exclusion for Insured and Public Entities under MPCGA Act Introduction The Michigan Supreme Court delivered a pivotal decision on March 24, 1998, in the case...

Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Judicial Limits on Granting New Trials in People v. Lemmon

Date: Mar 25, 1998

Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Judicial Limits on Granting New Trials in People v. Lemmon Introduction The case of People v. Lemmon (456 Mich. 625), decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on...

Reaffirming Statute of Repose in Manufacturer Liability: Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co. v. Marlette Homes, Inc.

Date: Feb 25, 1998

Reaffirming Statute of Repose in Manufacturer Liability: Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co. v. Marlette Homes, Inc. Introduction Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company v. Marlette Homes, Inc. is a...

Reaffirming Probable Cause Standards in Malicious Prosecution: Matthews v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

Date: Jan 22, 1998

Reaffirming Probable Cause Standards in Malicious Prosecution: Matthews v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Introduction Mathews v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan is a landmark case...

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