Michigan Case Commentaries

Constitutional Validation of Michigan's 70% Statute in Workers' Compensation Appeals

Date: Oct 12, 1977

Constitutional Validation of Michigan's 70% Statute in Workers' Compensation Appeals Introduction In the landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan on October 11, 1977, the court addressed...

Cramer v. Metropolitan Savings: Upholding Foreclosure by Advertisement and Clarifying State Action in Mortgage Foreclosures

Date: Oct 7, 1977

Cramer v. Metropolitan Savings: Upholding Foreclosure by Advertisement and Clarifying State Action in Mortgage Foreclosures Introduction Cramer v. Metropolitan Savings Loan Association is a pivotal...

Duty of Care for Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Retailers Toward Bystanders: Moning v Alfono (1977)

Date: Jun 16, 1977

Duty of Care for Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Retailers Toward Bystanders: Moning v Alfono (1977) Introduction Moning v Alfono, 400 Mich. 425 (1977), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Michigan,...

Admissibility of Polygraph Evidence: People v. Barbara Establishes Limitations Under the Davis/Frye Standard in Michigan

Date: Jun 14, 1977

Admissibility of Polygraph Evidence: People v. Barbara Establishes Limitations Under the Davis/Frye Standard in Michigan Introduction People v. Barbara, 400 Mich. 352 (1977), adjudicated by the...

People v Oliphant: Admitting Prior Rape Allegations to Demonstrate Defendant's Scheme

Date: Jan 1, 1977

People v Oliphant: Admitting Prior Rape Allegations to Demonstrate Defendant's Scheme Introduction People v Oliphant (399 Mich. 472), decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on December 31, 1976,...

Defining the Parameters for Self-Representation: An Analysis of PEOPLE v Anderson and PEOPLE v Overby

Date: Dec 22, 1976

Defining the Parameters for Self-Representation: An Analysis of PEOPLE v Anderson and PEOPLE v Overby Introduction The cases of People v Anderson and People v Overby (398 Mich. 361, Supreme Court of...

Galli v. KirkeBy: Limits of Governmental Immunity in Educational Institutions

Date: Dec 22, 1976

Galli v. KirkeBy: Limits of Governmental Immunity in Educational Institutions Introduction Galli v. KirkeBy, 398 Mich. 527 (1976), is a landmark case in Michigan law that addresses the scope of...

Reaffirming Evidentiary Standards for Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Franchise Agreements

Date: Dec 22, 1976

Reaffirming Evidentiary Standards for Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Franchise Agreements Introduction The case of Hi-Way Motor Company v. International Harvester Company (398 Mich. 330) adjudicated...

Clarifying Voluntary Intoxication as a Defense in First-Degree Murder: PEOPLE v. GARCIA (1976)

Date: Dec 8, 1976

Clarifying Voluntary Intoxication as a Defense in First-Degree Murder: PEOPLE v. GARCIA (1976) Introduction PEOPLE v. GARCIA is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan, delivered on...

Successor Liability in Products Liability: Turner v Bituminous Casualty Company

Date: Aug 27, 1976

Successor Liability in Products Liability: Turner v Bituminous Casualty Company Introduction Turner v Bituminous Casualty Company is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on August...

Tuttle v. Department of State Highways: Establishing Negligence in Traffic Signal Implementation

Date: Jul 9, 1976

Tuttle v. Department of State Highways: Establishing Negligence in Traffic Signal Implementation Introduction Tuttle v. Department of State Highways, 397 Mich. 44 (1976), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Double Jeopardy Protection Reinforced in People v. Alvin Johnson

Date: Apr 22, 1976

Double Jeopardy Protection Reinforced in People v. Alvin Johnson Introduction People v. Alvin Johnson is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan adjudicated on April 21, 1976. This case...

People v Ora Jones: Defining Cognate Lesser Included Offenses in Michigan Law

Date: Dec 19, 1975

People v Ora Jones: Defining Cognate Lesser Included Offenses in Michigan Law Introduction People v Ora Jones is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan, adjudicated on December 18,...

Establishing the Doctrine of Lesser Included Offenses in Michigan: PEOPLE v CHAMBLIS

Date: Dec 19, 1975

Establishing the Doctrine of Lesser Included Offenses in Michigan: PEOPLE v CHAMBLIS Introduction PEOPLE v. CHAMBLIS, 395 Mich. 408 (1975), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan...

Binding Nature of Prosecutorial Agreements and the Role of Polygraph Examinations: An Analysis of People v. Reagan

Date: Nov 26, 1975

Binding Nature of Prosecutorial Agreements and the Role of Polygraph Examinations: An Analysis of People v. Reagan Introduction People v. Reagan is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

People v Nicholson: Refining the Standards for Valid Guilty Pleas under Michigan Rule 785.7

Date: Nov 8, 1975

People v Nicholson: Refining the Standards for Valid Guilty Pleas under Michigan Rule 785.7 Introduction People v Nicholson (395 Mich. 96), decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on November 7,...

Unconstitutional Classification: Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Guest Passenger Statute

Date: Sep 9, 1975

Unconstitutional Classification: Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Guest Passenger Statute Introduction In the landmark case Manistee Bank Trust Company v. McGowan (394 Mich. 655), the Supreme Court...

Caldwell v. Fox: Reaffirming Jury Autonomy in Third-Party Contribution Cases

Date: Jun 25, 1975

Caldwell v. Fox: Reaffirming Jury Autonomy in Third-Party Contribution Cases Introduction Caldwell v. Fox, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Michigan on June 24, 1975, addresses pivotal issues...

Reversal of First-Degree Murder Conviction Due to Insufficient Evidence of Premeditation and Deliberation in PEOPLE v. VAIL

Date: Apr 8, 1975

Reversal of First-Degree Murder Conviction Due to Insufficient Evidence of Premeditation and Deliberation in PEOPLE v. VAIL Introduction PEOPLE v. VAIL, 393 Mich. 460 (1975), is a landmark case...

PEOPLE v REED: Michigan Supreme Court Reinforces Jury's Role in Murder Degree Determination and Expands Brady Hearing Protections

Date: Jan 22, 1975

PEOPLE v REED: Michigan Supreme Court Reinforces Jury's Role in Murder Degree Determination and Expands Brady Hearing Protections Introduction PEOPLE v REED (393 Mich. 342), adjudicated by the...

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