Michigan Case Commentaries

Jaworski v. Michigan: Affirming Comprehensive Rights Advisory in Guilty Pleas Post-Boykin

Date: Mar 10, 1972

Jaworski v. Michigan: Affirming Comprehensive Rights Advisory in Guilty Pleas Post-Boykin Introduction PEOPLE v. JAWORSKI is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Michigan on March 9,...

Judicial Oversight on Plea Amendments: Insights from Genesee Prosecutor v Genesee Circuit Judge

Date: Feb 26, 1972

Judicial Oversight on Plea Amendments: Insights from Genesee Prosecutor v. Genesee Circuit Judge Introduction In the landmark case of Genesee Prosecutor v. Genesee Circuit Judge (386 Mich. 672,...

Michigan Supreme Court Declares 60-Day Notice Requirement Unconstitutional for Minor Plaintiffs

Date: Feb 26, 1972

Michigan Supreme Court Declares 60-Day Notice Requirement Unconstitutional for Minor Plaintiffs Introduction The case of REICH v. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, KNAPP v. State Highway Department, and...

Reaffirming Fair Trial Standards: The Landmark Decision in People v. Robinson

Date: Feb 26, 1972

Reaffirming Fair Trial Standards: The Landmark Decision in People v. Robinson Introduction People v. Robinson (386 Mich. 551), a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan in 1972, addresses...

Sentencing Equity in Criminal Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of PEOPLE v. SNOW

Date: Feb 26, 1972

Sentencing Equity in Criminal Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of PEOPLE v. SNOW Introduction PEOPLE v. SNOW (386 Mich. 586) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan that addresses...

Scope and Limits of Judicial Review Under Michigan Constitution Art 6, § 28: Viculin v. Department of Civil Service

Date: Dec 22, 1971

Scope and Limits of Judicial Review Under Michigan Constitution Art 6, § 28: Viculin v. Department of Civil Service Introduction Viculin v. Department of Civil Service (386 Mich. 375) is a landmark...

Reaffirming the Necessity of Mutuality in Collateral Estoppel: Howell v. Vito’s Trucking and Excavating Co.

Date: Nov 10, 1971

Reaffirming the Necessity of Mutuality in Collateral Estoppel: Howell v. Vito’s Trucking and Excavating Co. Introduction Howell v. Vito’s Trucking and Excavating Company, 386 Mich. 37 (1971), is a...

Distinction Between State and Private Institutions in MCLA § 330.21: STOWERS v. WOLODZKO

Date: Nov 10, 1971

Distinction Between State and Private Institutions in MCLA § 330.21: STOWERS v. WOLODZKO Introduction STOWERS v. WOLODZKO, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on November 9, 1971, addresses...

POMPEY v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION: Establishing Judicial Remedies for Racial Discrimination in Employment

Date: Aug 28, 1971

POMPEY v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION: Establishing Judicial Remedies for Racial Discrimination in Employment Introduction POMPEY v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION is a landmark case decided by the...

SIFERS v. HOREN: Broad Interpretation of 'Transaction of Any Business' in Michigan's Long-Arm Jurisdiction

Date: Jul 8, 1971

SIFERS v. HOREN: Broad Interpretation of 'Transaction of Any Business' in Michigan's Long-Arm Jurisdiction Introduction SIFERS v. HOREN (385 Mich. 195) is a pivotal case in the Supreme Court of...

Michigan Supreme Court's Ruling on Proposal C: Balancing Public Funding Restrictions and Constitutional Rights

Date: Apr 1, 1971

Michigan Supreme Court's Ruling on Proposal C: Balancing Public Funding Restrictions and Constitutional Rights Introduction The landmark case, Traverse City School District v. Attorney General (384...

Affirmation of Plea Validity in PEOPLE v. WINEGAR: Establishing Procedural Safeguards

Date: May 9, 1968

Affirmation of Plea Validity in PEOPLE v. WINEGAR: Establishing Procedural Safeguards Introduction PEOPLE v. WINEGAR, 380 Mich. 719 (1968), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Waiver of Right to Counsel in Guilty Pleas: Insights from People v. Dunn

Date: May 9, 1968

Waiver of Right to Counsel in Guilty Pleas: Insights from People v. Dunn Introduction People v. Dunn, 380 Mich. 693 (1968), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan that delves into...

Duty of Care in Contractor-Inspector Relationships: Insights from CLARK v. DALMAN

Date: Jun 7, 1967

Duty of Care in Contractor-Inspector Relationships: Insights from CLARK v. DALMAN Introduction CLARK v. DALMAN, 379 Mich. 251 (1967), is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Michigan....

Misidentification and Jury Instruction Errors in PEOPLE v. LIGGETT: A New Precedent on Fair Trial Standards

Date: Mar 8, 1967

Misidentification and Jury Instruction Errors in PEOPLE v. LIGGETT: A New Precedent on Fair Trial Standards Introduction PEOPLE v. LIGGETT, 378 Mich. 706 (1967), is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Separation of Tax Types and Constitutional Compliance: Continental Motors Corp. v. Township of Muskegon

Date: Jul 14, 1965

Separation of Tax Types and Constitutional Compliance: Continental Motors Corp. v. Township of Muskegon Introduction Continental Motors Corporation v. Township of Muskegon is a pivotal case decided...

Admissibility of Illegally Seized Evidence: People v. Ferguson Sets Precedent on Trial Motions

Date: Jun 8, 1965

Admissibility of Illegally Seized Evidence: People v. Ferguson Sets Precedent on Trial Motions Introduction People v. Ferguson, 376 Mich. 90 (1965), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Michigan,...

Enhancing Summary Judgment Standards in Libel Cases: Insights from DURANT v. STAHLIN

Date: Jun 8, 1965

Enhancing Summary Judgment Standards in Libel Cases: Insights from DURANT v. STAHLIN Introduction DURANT v. STAHLIN, Appeal in re Van Dusen, Elliott, Romney (375 Mich. 628), decided by the Supreme...

Piercefield v. Remington Arms Company, Inc.: Expanding Product Liability Beyond Privity

Date: Mar 2, 1965

Piercefield v. Remington Arms Company, Inc.: Expanding Product Liability Beyond Privity Introduction Piercefield v. Remington Arms Company, Inc. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Restricting the Doctrine of Assumption of Risk to Employment Relationships in Michigan: FELGNER v. ANDERSON

Date: Mar 2, 1965

Restricting the Doctrine of Assumption of Risk to Employment Relationships in Michigan: FELGNER v. ANDERSON Introduction FELGNER v. ANDERSON, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on March 1,...

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