Michigan Case Commentaries

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...

Substantial Evidence Standard Reinforced in Employment Relations: Analysis of Michigan Employment Relations Commission v. Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

Date: Nov 22, 1974

Substantial Evidence Standard Reinforced in Employment Relations: Analysis of Michigan Employment Relations Commission v. Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Introduction Michigan Employment Relations...

Bigelow v. Walraven: Affirmative Defense and the Statute of Limitations in Default Set-Asides

Date: Sep 7, 1974

Bigelow v. Walraven: Affirmative Defense and the Statute of Limitations in Default Set-Asides Introduction Bigelow v. Walraven (392 Mich. 566), decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on September...

Liability of General Contractors for Safety Oversight: Insights from FUNK v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (1974)

Date: Aug 3, 1974

Liability of General Contractors for Safety Oversight: Insights from FUNK v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (1974) Introduction The case of FUNK v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (392 Mich. 91, 1974) addresses...

People v. McGillen #1: Strengthening Miranda Rights Enforcement and Evidentiary Standards in Rape Cases

Date: Aug 3, 1974

People v. McGillen #1: Strengthening Miranda Rights Enforcement and Evidentiary Standards in Rape Cases Introduction People v. McGillen #1 is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Aiding and Abetting in Involuntary Manslaughter: Analysis of PEOPLE v. PALMER

Date: Aug 3, 1974

Aiding and Abetting in Involuntary Manslaughter: Analysis of PEOPLE v. PALMER Introduction PEOPLE v. PALMER is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Michigan, rendered on August 2, 1974. The...

People v. Lee (1974): Pre-Custody Photographic Identification and the Right to Counsel

Date: May 22, 1974

People v. Lee (1974): Pre-Custody Photographic Identification and the Right to Counsel Introduction People v. Lee, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on May 21, 1974, addresses several pivotal...

Ensuring Accurate Jury Instructions in Homicide Cases: The Precedent of PEOPLE v. TOWNES

Date: May 22, 1974

Ensuring Accurate Jury Instructions in Homicide Cases: The Precedent of PEOPLE v. TOWNES Introduction PEOPLE v. TOWNES (391 Mich. 578), decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on May 21, 1974, is a...

Reevaluating Sentencing Procedures: Insights from People v. Moore

Date: Apr 17, 1974

Reevaluating Sentencing Procedures: Insights from People v. Moore Introduction People v. Moore, 391 Mich. 426 (1974), is a pivotal case in Michigan's legal history that addresses critical issues...

Judicial Discretion in Credibility Impeachment: The Landmark Decision in PEOPLE v. JACKSON

Date: Apr 17, 1974

Judicial Discretion in Credibility Impeachment: The Landmark Decision in PEOPLE v. JACKSON Introduction PEOPLE v. JACKSON, decided on April 16, 1974, by the Supreme Court of Michigan, is a pivotal...

Kropf v. City of Sterling Heights: Reaffirming Plaintiff's Burden in Zoning Challenges

Date: Feb 16, 1974

Kropf v. City of Sterling Heights: Reaffirming Plaintiff's Burden in Zoning Challenges Introduction Kropf v. City of Sterling Heights, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Michigan on February 15,...

Elimination of Privity Requirement in Abstracter Liability: Insights from WILLIAMS v POLGAR

Date: Feb 15, 1974

Elimination of Privity Requirement in Abstracter Liability: Insights from WILLIAMS v POLGAR Introduction WILLIAMS v POLGAR, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on February 14, 1974, marks a...