Michigan Case Commentaries

Narrow Construction of Public Building Exception: Exclusion of Transitory Conditions from Governmental Immunity

Date: Mar 24, 1992

Narrow Construction of Public Building Exception: Exclusion of Transitory Conditions from Governmental Immunity Introduction Wade v. Department of Corrections is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Arbitrators' Authority to Include Interest in Awards Under Broad Arbitration Clauses

Date: Sep 18, 1991

Arbitrators' Authority to Include Interest in Awards Under Broad Arbitration Clauses Introduction In the landmark case of Gordon Sel-Way, Inc. v. Spence Brothers, Inc. (438 Mich. 488), decided by the...

Constitutional Validity of Vehicle Impoundment and Inventory Search: Insights from PEOPLE v TOOHEY

Date: Aug 28, 1991

Constitutional Validity of Vehicle Impoundment and Inventory Search: Insights from PEOPLE v TOOHEY Introduction PEOPLE v TOOHEY (438 Mich. 265) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying 'Sudden and Accidental': Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Clear Interpretation of Pollution-Exclusion Clauses in Liability Policies

Date: Aug 27, 1991

Clarifying 'Sudden and Accidental': Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Clear Interpretation of Pollution-Exclusion Clauses in Liability Policies Introduction In The Upjohn Company v. New Hampshire...

Employment-At-Will Reaffirmed: ROWE v MONTGOMERY WARD CO., INC.

Date: Aug 1, 1991

Employment-At-Will Reaffirmed: ROWE v MONTGOMERY WARD CO., INC. Introduction ROWE v MONTGOMERY WARD CO., INCORPORATED, 437 Mich. 627 (1991), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan...

Enforceability of Commission-Based Compensation in At-Will Employment: The Dumas v Auto Club Insurance Association Decision

Date: Aug 1, 1991

Enforceability of Commission-Based Compensation in At-Will Employment: The Dumas v Auto Club Insurance Association Decision Introduction The case of Dumas v Auto Club Insurance Association, decided...

Supreme Court of Michigan Validates MHSAA's Restitutive Regulations in Athletic Eligibility Dispute

Date: Mar 19, 1991

Supreme Court of Michigan Validates MHSAA's Restitutive Regulations in Athletic Eligibility Dispute Introduction The case Cardinal Mooney High School v. Michigan High School Athletic Association (437...

Clarifying Appellate Review Standards for Factual Findings in Divorce Cases: Beason v. Beason

Date: Sep 12, 1990

Clarifying Appellate Review Standards for Factual Findings in Divorce Cases: Beason v. Beason Introduction Beason v. Beason (435 Mich. 791) is a significant case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Proportionality in Appellate Sentencing Review: The Precedent in People v. Milbourn

Date: Sep 12, 1990

Establishing Proportionality in Appellate Sentencing Review: The Precedent in People v. Milbourn Introduction People v. Milbourn, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on September 11, 1990, marks...

Lichon v. American Universal Insurance Company: Nolo Contendere Pleas and Insurance Recovery

Date: Jul 31, 1990

Nolo Contendere Pleas and Insurance Recovery: An Analysis of Lichon v. American Universal Insurance Company Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan's decision in Lichon v. American Universal...

Reasonableness and Necessity of Medical Expenses Impact Insurer Liability Under Michigan No-Fault Act: Nasser v. Auto Club Insurance Association

Date: Jun 27, 1990

Reasonableness and Necessity of Medical Expenses Impact Insurer Liability Under Michigan No-Fault Act Introduction Nasser v. Auto Club Insurance Association (435 Mich. 33, 1990) is a pivotal case in...

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome: Analysis of PEOPLE v BECKLEY and PEOPLE v BADOUR

Date: Jun 6, 1990

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome: Analysis of PEOPLE v BECKLEY and PEOPLE v BADOUR Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan, in the landmark case...

Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Jury Instructions on Involuntary Manslaughter and Self-Defense in Homicide Cases

Date: May 1, 1990

Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Jury Instructions on Involuntary Manslaughter and Self-Defense in Homicide Cases Introduction The cases of People v. Heflin and PEOPLE v. LANDRUM...

Collateral Estoppel in Child Protective Proceedings: Insights from PEOPLE v. GATES

Date: Mar 6, 1990

Collateral Estoppel in Child Protective Proceedings: Insights from PEOPLE v. GATES Introduction PEOPLE v. GATES, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on March 5, 1990, addresses the applicability...

Constructive and Joint Possession of Prohibited Firearms: Insights from People v Hill/Medley

Date: Sep 28, 1989

Constructive and Joint Possession of Prohibited Firearms: Insights from People v Hill/Medley Introduction People v Hill/Medley (433 Mich. 464) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan,...

Reaffirmation of Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard in Parental Rights Termination: IN RE MILLER Department of Social Services v. Miller

Date: Aug 31, 1989

Reaffirmation of Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard in Parental Rights Termination: IN RE MILLER Department of Social Services v. Miller Introduction The case of IN RE MILLER Department of Social...

Broad Interpretation of 'An Insured' and the Two-Part Objective Test for Coverage Exclusions Established in Allstate v Freeman and Metropolitan v DiCicco

Date: Jul 19, 1989

Broad Interpretation of 'An Insured' and the Two-Part Objective Test for Coverage Exclusions Established in Allstate v Freeman and Metropolitan v DiCicco Introduction The landmark cases of Allstate...

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