Limits on Res Judicata in Summary Possession: Michigan Supreme Court in Sewell v. Clean Cut Management Introduction In Sewell v. Clean Cut Management, Inc., the Supreme Court of Michigan addressed...
DeBrow v. Century 21 Great Lakes Inc.: Direct Evidence of Age Discrimination Recognized Introduction In the landmark case of Paul DeBrow v. Century 21 Great Lakes Inc., decided on January 17, 2001,...
Reversing Fraud Claims in Employment Contracts: HORD v. ERIM Establishes Stringent Standards Introduction The case of R. Michael Hord v. Environmental Research Institute of Michigan (ERIM) reached...
Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Distinct Framework for Employer Vicarious Liability in Sexual Harassment Cases under MCRA Introduction In the landmark case of Robyn CHAMBERS v. TRETTCO, INC. (463...
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Highway Exception: Pedestrians Protected, Traffic Sign Duties Excluded Introduction In the landmark decision of Nawrocki v Macomb County Road Commission and Evens v...
Admissibility of Prior Acts Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases: Insights from People of the State of Michigan v. James A. Sabin Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan's decision in People of the...
Establishing 'Reasonable Care' Standard in Stray Voltage Cases: Kenneth & Diana Case v. Consumers Power Company Introduction In the landmark case of Kenneth Case and Diana Case v. Consumers Power...
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Discovery Obligations and Continuance Duties in Criminal Trials Introduction The case of People of the State of Michigan v. Chad Lewis Elston (462 Mich. 751)...
Noncommercial Visitors to Religious Institutions Classified as Licensees: Moeller v. Holland Abundant Life Fellowship Introduction Moeller v. Holland Abundant Life Fellowship is a seminal case...
Redefining Police Liability in Pursuits: Supreme Court of Michigan Establishes Duty and Immunity Standards Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan, in the consolidated cases of Debra Robinson, as...
Reaffirmation of Common-Law Arson as a General Intent Crime in Felony Murder Cases Introduction In the landmark case of People of the State of Michigan v. Paul William Nowack, the Supreme Court of...
Establishing Proper Venue in Wrongful Death Actions: Insights from MAUREEN MASSEY v. Estate of Jeremy Massey Introduction The case of Maureen Massey, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jeremy...
Mandatory Termination of Parental Rights under MCL 712A.19b(5): An Analysis of In Re Trejo Introduction The case of In Re Gregory Thomas Trejo, Jr., Timothy Robert Trejo, and Samantha Liberty...
Harmless Error Doctrine Applied to Forensic Psychologist Testimony and Effective Assistance of Counsel: People v. Toma Introduction Case: People of the State of Michigan, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Adil...
Adoption of ABA Standards and Clarification on Disciplinary Authority in Lopatin v. Lopatin Introduction Grievance Administrator, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Albert Lopatin, Respondent-Appellee (462...
Waiver of Jury's Right to Review Testimony under MCR 6.414(H): Analysis of People v. Carter Introduction In People of the State of Michigan v. Vincent Carter (462 Mich. 206, 2000), the Supreme Court...
Michigan Supreme Court Overrules Taylor: Odor of Marijuana Alone Constitutes Probable Cause for Vehicle Searches Introduction In the landmark case of People of the State of Michigan v. David Edward...
Defining 'Prostitute' in Michigan Law: Insights from PEOPLE v. MOREY (1999) Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan's decision in People of the State of Michigan v. Sherry Ann Morey, 461 Mich. 325...
Transactional Immunity Independent of Testimonial Truthfulness: PEOPLE v. McINTIRE 1. Introduction People of the State of Michigan v. Charles R. McIntire is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
Establishing the Standard for Gross Negligence and Governmental Immunity in Michigan Law: Insights from Maiden v. Rozwood and RENO v. CHUNG 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan, in its 1999...