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third LaFontaine principle in Michigan

5 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 2016–2025 3 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.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Jennifer Buhl v. City of Oak Parkgreen
mich · 2021 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Buhl, 507 Mich at 248 (“Although we disagree with the conclusion that MCL 691.1402a(5) satisfies the third LaFontaine factor and could end our analysis here . . . .”).

2025See Buhl, 507 Mich at 248 (“Although we disagree with the conclusion that MCL 691.1402a(5) satisfies the third LaFontaine factor and could end our analysis here . . . .”).

22
In Re Certified Questionsgreen
mich · 1982 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Certified Questions, 416 Mich at 573 ; Doe, 249 Mich App at 62 .

2016See Certified Questions, 416 Mich at 573 ; Doe, 249 Mich App at 62 .

22
Ellen M Andary v. Usaa Casualty Insurance Companygreen
mich · 2023 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The third LaFontaine principle “emphasizes this Court’s general disdain for retrospective laws because they can ‘impair vested rights acquired under existing laws or create new obligations or duties with respect to transactions or considerations already past.’ ” Andary, 512 Mich at 252, quoting LaFontaine, 496 Mich at 39 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Doe v. Department of Corrections green
michctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2016See Certified Questions, 416 Mich at 573 ; Doe, 249 Mich App at 62 .

2016See Certified Questions, 416 Mich at 573 ; Doe, 249 Mich App at 62 .

22016–2016
Lafontaine Saline, Inc v. Chrysler Group LLC green
mich · 2014
1 sentence

2024The third LaFontaine principle “emphasizes this Court’s general disdain for retrospective laws because they can ‘impair vested rights acquired under existing laws or create new obligations or duties with respect to transactions or considerations already past.’ ” Andary, 512 Mich at 252, quoting LaFontaine, 496 Mich at 39 .

12024–2024

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