Michigan Case Commentaries

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...

Preserving Governmental Immunity in Recreational Facility Operations: Insights from RICHARDSON v JACKSON COUNTY

Date: Jun 7, 1989

Preserving Governmental Immunity in Recreational Facility Operations: Insights from RICHARDSON v JACKSON COUNTY Introduction RICHARDSON v JACKSON COUNTY is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

STOREY v. MEIJER, INC.: Limiting Collateral Estoppel in Employment Disputes

Date: Sep 20, 1988

STOREY v. MEIJER, INC.: Limiting Collateral Estoppel in Employment Disputes Introduction STOREY v. MEIJER, INC. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan, adjudicated on September 19,...

Revisiting Voluntariness: Michigan's Stance on Prearraignment Delays in Confession Admissibility

Date: Sep 17, 1988

Revisiting Voluntariness: Michigan's Stance on Prearraignment Delays in Confession Admissibility Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan's 1988 decision in People v Cipriano, Dean, and Harrison...

State Board of Education v. Houghton Lake Community Schools: Clarifying the Enforcement of Instructional Day Requirements

Date: Jun 28, 1988

State Board of Education v. Houghton Lake Community Schools: Clarifying the Enforcement of Instructional Day Requirements Introduction The case of State Board of Education v. Houghton Lake Community...

Supreme Court of Michigan Upholds Revised Probate Code’s Applicability Over Parties’ Stipulations

Date: Jun 8, 1988

Supreme Court of Michigan Upholds Revised Probate Code’s Applicability Over Parties’ Stipulations Introduction In the case of IN RE FINLAY ESTATE Thomas v Finlay, 430 Mich. 590 (1988), the Supreme...

Merchant's Duty of Care: No Obligation to Provide Armed Security Guards - WILLIAMS v. CUNNINGHAM DRUG Stores, Inc.

Date: Jan 20, 1988

Merchant's Duty of Care: No Obligation to Provide Armed Security Guards WILLIAMS v. CUNNINGHAM DRUG Stores, Inc. (429 Mich. 495) Introduction The case of WILLIAMS v. CUNNINGHAM DRUG Stores, Inc....

Preservation of Evidential Sufficiency Challenges in Civil Appeals: NAPIER v JACOBS Establishes Strict Requirements

Date: Oct 31, 1987

Preservation of Evidential Sufficiency Challenges in Civil Appeals: NAPIER v JACOBS Establishes Strict Requirements Introduction In NAPIER v JACOBS, 429 Mich. 222 (1987), the Supreme Court of...

State Immunity in Civil Rights Litigation: Insights from SMITH v DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WILL v DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE

Date: Aug 8, 1987

State Immunity in Civil Rights Litigation: Insights from Smith v. Department of Public Health and Will v. Department of Civil Service Introduction The consolidated cases of Smith v. Department of...

Michigan Supreme Court Abandons Lex Loci Delicti in Wrongful Death Actions: Olmstead v Anderson

Date: Feb 7, 1987

Michigan Supreme Court Abandons Lex Loci Delicti in Wrongful Death Actions: Olmstead v Anderson Introduction The case of Olmstead v Anderson (428 Mich. 1, 1987) represents a pivotal moment in...

Waiver of Pretrial Motion Appeals through Guilty and Nolo Contendere Pleas: Insights from People v. New PEOPLE v. PEREZ

Date: Dec 31, 1986

Waiver of Pretrial Motion Appeals through Guilty and Nolo Contendere Pleas: Insights from People v. New PEOPLE v. PEREZ Introduction People v. New PEOPLE v. PEREZ, 427 Mich. 482 (1986), is a landmark...

Defining 'Governmental Function' and Affirming Sovereign Immunity in Public Hospitals: Comprehensive Analysis of 426 Mich. 223

Date: Oct 4, 1986

Defining 'Governmental Function' and Affirming Sovereign Immunity in Public Hospitals: Comprehensive Analysis of 426 Mich. 223 Introduction The Supreme Court of Michigan's decision in HYDE v....

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