35 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2026 19 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
People v. LeBlancgreen2 sentences2025See People v LeBlanc, 465 Mich 575 , 591 n 12; 640 NW2d 246 (2002). 2025See People v LeBlanc, 465 Mich 575 , 591 n 12; 640 NW2d 246 (2002). | 6 | 8 |
People v. Bahodagreen2 sentences2020See United States v Rivera, 900 F2d 1462, 1470-1471 (CA 10, 1990) (en banc) (stating that the cumulative-error doctrine aggregates the prejudice from the errors found to be harmless on appeal to determine whether the errors collectively warrant reversal), cited with approval in People v Bahoda, 448 Mich 261 , 292 n 64; 531 NW2d 659 (1995). 2020See United States v Rivera, 900 F2d 1462, 1470-1471 (CA 10, 1990) (en banc) (stating that the cumulative-error doctrine aggregates the prejudice from the errors found to be harmless on appeal to determine whether the errors collectively warrant reversal), cited with approval in People v Bahoda, 448 Mich 261 , 292 n 64; 531 NW2d 659 (1995). | 3 | 9 |
People v. Knappgreen2 sentences2026Id.; see also People v Knapp, 244 Mich App 361, 388 ; 624 NW2d 227 (2001). 2026Id.; see also People v Knapp, 244 Mich App 361, 388 ; 624 NW2d 227 (2001). | 2 | 3 |
People v. Gainesgreen2 sentences2017See People v Gaines, 306 Mich App 289, 310 ; 856 NW2d 222 (2014), quoting People v Bahoda, 448 Mich 261 , 292 n 64; 531 NW2d 659 (1995) (“[o]nly ‘actual errors’ are aggregated when reviewing a cumulative error argument.”). 2017See People v Gaines, 306 Mich App 289, 310 ; 856 NW2d 222 (2014), quoting People v Bahoda, 448 Mich 261 , 292 n 64; 531 NW2d 659 (1995) (“[o]nly ‘actual errors’ are aggregated when reviewing a cumulative error argument.”). | 2 | 3 |
Collins v. Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Correctionsgreen2 sentences2026See Collins v Secretary of Penn Dep’t of Corrections, 742 F3d 528, 542-543 (CA 3, 2014) (holding that cumulative error is a standalone appellate claim premised on the prejudice caused by cumulative effect of multiple identified trial errors).8 A claim of cumulative error requires this Court to weigh the underlying claims of error, including whether those errors were preserved, to determine if the aggregate impact of those errors warrant reversal. 2025See Collins v Secretary of Pennsylvania Dep’t of Corrections, 742 F3d 528, 541-543 (CA 3, 2014) (holding that cumulative error is a standalone appellate claim premised on the prejudice caused by identifiable trial errors). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Ackermangreen2 sentences2021See People v Ackerman, 257 Mich App 434, 454 ; 669 NW2d 818 (2003) (noting that only errors causing unfair prejudice are aggregated for a cumulative error claim). 2021See People v Ackerman, 257 Mich App 434, 454 ; 669 NW2d 818 (2003) (noting that only errors causing unfair prejudice are aggregated for a cumulative error claim). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Erbgreen2 sentences1995See also Allen, supra at 544 . [37] For example, in People v Erb, 48 Mich App 622, 631 ; 211 NW2d 51 (1973), the prosecutor stated: "[I]f I thought a witness would come into court and testify under oath a falsity of any kind, he would never be called as a witness in behalf of the people, never. 1995See also Allen, supra at 544 . [37] For example, in People v Erb, 48 Mich App 622, 631 ; 211 NW2d 51 (1973), the prosecutor stated: "[I]f I thought a witness would come into court and testify under oath a falsity of any kind, he would never be called as a witness in behalf of the people, never. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Allengreen1 sentence1995See also Allen, supra at 544 . [37] For example, in People v Erb, 48 Mich App 622, 631 ; 211 NW2d 51 (1973), the prosecutor stated: "[I]f I thought a witness would come into court and testify under oath a falsity of any kind, he would never be called as a witness in behalf of the people, never. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Savantgreen2 sentences1995We find Rosales distinguishable because there were numerous other errors that assisted in a finding of improper vouching that contributed to the cumulative error requiring reversal. [36] See People v Savant, 112 Mich 297, 300 ; 70 NW 576 (1897); People v DeCamp, 146 Mich 533, 535 ; 109 NW 1047 (1906); People v West, 146 Mich 537, 539 ; 109 NW 1041 (1906). 1995We find Rosales distinguishable because there were numerous other errors that assisted in a finding of improper vouching that contributed to the cumulative error requiring reversal. [36] See People v Savant, 112 Mich 297, 300 ; 70 NW 576 (1897); People v DeCamp, 146 Mich 533, 535 ; 109 NW 1047 (1906); People v West, 146 Mich 537, 539 ; 109 NW 1041 (1906). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
People v. Dobek
green
2 sentences2026A cumulative error argument is reviewed to “determine if the combination of alleged errors denied defendant a fair trial.” Dobek, 274 Mich App at 106 . “[T]he cumulative effect of several minor errors may warrant reversal where the individual errors would not.” People v Unger, 278 Mich App 210, 261 ; 749 NW2d 272 (2008) (quotation marks and citation omitted). 2021“Absent the establishment of errors, there can be no cumulative effect of errors meriting reversal.” People v Dobek, 274 Mich App 58, 106 ; 732 NW2d 546 (2007). | 6 | 2017–2026 |
People v. Cooper
green
2 sentences2024The cumulative error doctrine recognizes that “the cumulative effect of a number of minor errors may in some cases amount to error requiring reversal.” People v Cooper, 236 Mich App 643, 660 ; 601 NW2d 409 (1999). 2024The cumulative error doctrine recognizes that “the cumulative effect of a number of minor errors may in some cases amount to error requiring reversal.” People v Cooper, 236 Mich App 643, 660 ; 601 NW2d 409 (1999). | 3 | 2021–2024 |
People v. Unger
green
2 sentences2026A cumulative error argument is reviewed to “determine if the combination of alleged errors denied defendant a fair trial.” Dobek, 274 Mich App at 106 . “[T]he cumulative effect of several minor errors may warrant reversal where the individual errors would not.” People v Unger, 278 Mich App 210, 261 ; 749 NW2d 272 (2008) (quotation marks and citation omitted). 2026A cumulative error argument is reviewed to “determine if the combination of alleged errors denied defendant a fair trial.” Dobek, 274 Mich App at 106 . “[T]he cumulative effect of several minor errors may warrant reversal where the individual errors would not.” People v Unger, 278 Mich App 210, 261 ; 749 NW2d 272 (2008) (quotation marks and citation omitted). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Hill
green
1 sentence2019Hill, 257 Mich App at 152 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
People v. Mayhew
green
2 sentences2015People v Mayhew, 236 Mich App 112, 128 ; 600 NW2d 370 (1999). 2015People v Mayhew, 236 Mich App 112, 128 ; 600 NW2d 370 (1999). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Winters v. Dalton
green
1 sentence2001Winters, supra. In this case, the majority finds manifest iiyustice, not from the fact that plaintiff testified that she was fifty percent at fault for her injuries, but from “the cumulative error present in this case.” Ante, p 36, n 6. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
People v. Daoust
green
1 sentence1999While *660 the cumulative effect of a number of minor errors may in some cases amount to error requiring reversal, People v Daoust, 228 Mich App 1, 16 ; 577 NW2d 179 (1998), as we discuss above, the areas in which there were errors or arguable errors related to defendant’s trial were of little consequence. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
People v. Daoust
green
1 sentence1999While *660 the cumulative effect of a number of minor errors may in some cases amount to error requiring reversal, People v Daoust, 228 Mich App 1, 16 ; 577 NW2d 179 (1998), as we discuss above, the areas in which there were errors or arguable errors related to defendant’s trial were of little consequence. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
People v. De Camp
green
2 sentences1995We find Rosales distinguishable because there were numerous other errors that assisted in a finding of improper vouching that contributed to the cumulative error requiring reversal. [36] See People v Savant, 112 Mich 297, 300 ; 70 NW 576 (1897); People v DeCamp, 146 Mich 533, 535 ; 109 NW 1047 (1906); People v West, 146 Mich 537, 539 ; 109 NW 1041 (1906). 1995We find Rosales distinguishable because there were numerous other errors that assisted in a finding of improper vouching that contributed to the cumulative error requiring reversal. [36] See People v Savant, 112 Mich 297, 300 ; 70 NW 576 (1897); People v DeCamp, 146 Mich 533, 535 ; 109 NW 1047 (1906); People v West, 146 Mich 537, 539 ; 109 NW 1041 (1906). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
People v. West
neutral
2 sentences1995We find Rosales distinguishable because there were numerous other errors that assisted in a finding of improper vouching that contributed to the cumulative error requiring reversal. [36] See People v Savant, 112 Mich 297, 300 ; 70 NW 576 (1897); People v DeCamp, 146 Mich 533, 535 ; 109 NW 1047 (1906); People v West, 146 Mich 537, 539 ; 109 NW 1041 (1906). 1995We find Rosales distinguishable because there were numerous other errors that assisted in a finding of improper vouching that contributed to the cumulative error requiring reversal. [36] See People v Savant, 112 Mich 297, 300 ; 70 NW 576 (1897); People v DeCamp, 146 Mich 533, 535 ; 109 NW 1047 (1906); People v West, 146 Mich 537, 539 ; 109 NW 1041 (1906). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.