Legislative Authority Over Expert Witness Qualifications in Medical Malpractice Cases Affirmed in McDougall v. McDougall Introduction The case of Edward McDougall, Personal Representative v. of the...
Extension of Plain Error Rule to Unpreserved Constitutional Claims in Michigan: People v. Carines Introduction In People of the State of Michigan v. Mario Estuardo Carines, 460 Mich. 750 (1999), the...
Clarity and Enforceability of Non-Owned Automobile Clauses in Insurance Policies Introduction The case of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan v. Steven Jacob Nikkel et al., decided by...
Recognition of Foreign Divorce Judgments under Comity and Res Judicata: A Comprehensive Analysis of DART v. DART Introduction Katina Estelle Dart v. Robert Charles Dart is a seminal case adjudicated...
Establishing 'More Probable Than Not' Standard for Harmless Error in Michigan Criminal Cases: People v. Lukity Introduction People v. Lukity, 460 Mich. 484 (1999), is a landmark decision by the...
Globe Life Insurance Co. v. Debra L. Smith: Michigan Supreme Court Sets New Precedents on Insurance Misrepresentation and Consumer Protection Introduction In Debra L. SMITH v. GLOBE LIFE INSurance...
Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Statutory Right to Detailed Parole Denial Explanations for Parolable Life Inmates Introduction In the landmark case of Mary Glover v. Michigan Parole Board, decided...
Ameritech Michigan v. Michigan Public Service Commission: Establishing the Requirement for IntraLATA Toll Dialing Parity upon InterLATA Market Entry Introduction In the landmark case of Ameritech...
Clarifying "In the Care Of" Clause in Homeowner's Insurance: HENDERSON v. STATE FARM Introduction HENDERSON v. STATE FARM Fire and Casualty Company is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
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 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) 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 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 Introduction The case of Deborah Dorris and Raymond DORRIS...
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 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 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 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 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) Introduction LYTLE v. MALADY is a landmark 1998 decision by the Supreme Court of...