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34 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1949–2024 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
Thies v. Howlandred2 sentences2022In rejecting the defendants’ argument that the historical uses of the road ends should favor a more expansive scope of use, this Court stated, in the absence of evidence that the historical uses of the road ends were contemporaneous with the dedication, the road-end activity occurring after the dedication are not helpful in determining the dedicators’ intent. [Id. at 103.] In support of this statement, this Court quoted a rule of construction recognized in Thies v Howland, 424 Mich 282 ; 380 NW2d 463 (1985)—that “[t]he intent of the plattors should be determined with reference to the language 2022In rejecting the defendants’ argument that the historical uses of the road ends should favor a more expansive scope of use, this Court stated, in the absence of evidence that the historical uses of the road ends were contemporaneous with the dedication, the road-end activity occurring after the dedication are not helpful in determining the dedicators’ intent. [Id. at 103.] In support of this statement, this Court quoted a rule of construction recognized in Thies v Howland, 424 Mich 282 ; 380 NW2d 463 (1985)—that “[t]he intent of the plattors should be determined with reference to the language | 1 | 1 |
People v. Hoffmangreen1 sentence2022In rejecting the defendants’ argument that the historical uses of the road ends should favor a more expansive scope of use, this Court stated, in the absence of evidence that the historical uses of the road ends were contemporaneous with the dedication, the road-end activity occurring after the dedication are not helpful in determining the dedicators’ intent. [Id. at 103.] In support of this statement, this Court quoted a rule of construction recognized in Thies v Howland, 424 Mich 282 ; 380 NW2d 463 (1985)—that “[t]he intent of the plattors should be determined with reference to the language | 1 | 1 |
Fordon v. Bendergreen2 sentences2001Once the jury resolved the causation dispute, the great weight of the evidence compelled it to award plaintiff damages for the pain and suffering which naturally followed such injuries found by the jury to have been proximately caused by defendants. [ Fordon at 125-126, 108 N.W.2d 896 .] In Mosley , this Court again ordered a new trial after the jury awarded the precise amount of medical expenses resulting from automobile negligence. 2001Once the jury resolved the causation dispute, the great weight of the evidence compelled it to award plaintiff damages for the pain and suffering which naturally followed such injuries found by the jury to have been proximately caused by defendants. [ Id. at 125-126 , 108 N.W.2d 896 (emphasis added).] In this case, the court instructed the first jury on the elements of damages that it was required to consider, pursuant to S.J.I.2d 50.01, 50.02. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Johnsongreen2 sentences1975See also People v Johnson, 53 Mich App 329, 334 ; 220 NW2d 65, 68 (1974). 1975See also People v Johnson, 53 Mich App 329, 334 ; 220 NW2d 65, 68 (1974). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Carmichaelgreen1 sentence1973This instruction is a composite of language from the opinions in People v Carmichael, 5 Mich 10, 17 (1858); and People v Scott, 6 Mich 287, 296 (1859). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Scottgreen1 sentence1973This instruction is a composite of language from the opinions in People v Carmichael, 5 Mich 10, 17 (1858); and People v Scott, 6 Mich 287, 296 (1859). | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Chivasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Baker v. General Motors Corp.
green
1 sentence2024Baker, 409 Mich at 665 . 9 However, the statute instead says, “by means of bribery, menace, or other corrupt means or device.” (Emphasis added.) The inclusion of “other” denotes that “other corrupt means or device” functions as a catchall, and, as described above, “bribery” and “menace” thus serve as examples of “corrupt means or device[s].” Keeping in mind that the definition of “corrupt means” must include “bribery” and “menace,” we turn to the dictionary definitions of the relevant terms for guidance. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Stokes
green
1 sentence2017The Stokes Court also concluded that, “given that our Supreme Court specifically expressed its ‘agreement with’ the quoted analysis stated in Crosby, we believe our Supreme Court intended the Crosby procedure to apply to both preserved and unpreserved errors.” Id. at 200 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
United States v. Francisco Lake
green
1 sentence2016However, the Stokes Court concluded that “given that our Supreme Court specifically expressed its ‘agreement with’ the quoted analysis stated in Crosby, we believe our Supreme Court intended that the Crosby procedure would apply to both preserved and unpreserved errors.” Id. at ___; slip op at 11. -5- Next, defendant argues on appeal that he is entitled to have three sentences/paragraphs containing irrelevant and incorrect information stricken from his presentence report (PSIR). | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Mosley v. Dati
green
1 sentence2001Once the jury resolved the causation dispute, the great weight of the evidence compelled it to award plaintiff damages for the pain and suffering which naturally followed such injuries found by the jury to have been proximately caused by defendants. [ Id. at 125-126 , 108 N.W.2d 896 (emphasis added).] In this case, the court instructed the first jury on the elements of damages that it was required to consider, pursuant to S.J.I.2d 50.01, 50.02. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Martin v. Department of Corrections
green
1 sentence1987We affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals. [Martin, supra, p 555 .] The majority opinion concluded, however, with the following language: [W]e are compelled to conclude that the Legislature, in enacting the apa, did not intend to include disciplinary provisions adopted by the Department of Corrections as "an intergovernmental, interagency or intra-agency directive or communication which does not affect the right of, or procedures and practices available to the public” and consequently excluded from apa requirements. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Green v. Department of Corrections
green
2 sentences1986The Court of Appeals reversed, finding that this Court’s decision in Green v Dep’t of Corrections, 386 Mich 459 ; 192 NW2d 491 (1971), led to a conclusion that prisoners are members of the public for purposes of the apa. 2 II. 1986The Court of Appeals reversed, finding that this Court’s decision in Green v Dep’t of Corrections, 386 Mich 459 ; 192 NW2d 491 (1971), led to a conclusion that prisoners are members of the public for purposes of the apa. 2 II. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Redfern v. Sparks-Withington Co.
green
2 sentences1981The Redfern Court refers, not to somatic disability with functional basis, but to the employee’s mental capacity’ 403 Mich 63, 78 ; 'mental illness’ id., 81 ; and 'loss of mental function’ ibid. ” The majority conclusion that plaintiff is not incurably insane under the above quoted test from Redfern, supra, was based on its findings that: (1) plaintiff’s mental capacity is relatively unchanged from before the work-related injury; (2) she was able to get along well with fellow employees and superiors; (3) she is no recluse, despite her physical difficulties; (4) her relationships with her neigh 1981The Redfern Court refers, not to somatic disability with functional basis, but to the employee’s mental capacity’ 403 Mich 63, 78 ; 'mental illness’ id., 81 ; and 'loss of mental function’ ibid. ” The majority conclusion that plaintiff is not incurably insane under the above quoted test from Redfern, supra, was based on its findings that: (1) plaintiff’s mental capacity is relatively unchanged from before the work-related injury; (2) she was able to get along well with fellow employees and superiors; (3) she is no recluse, despite her physical difficulties; (4) her relationships with her neigh | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Carman v. Secretary of State
green
2 sentences1980As to the second point, that the action of the Secretary of State in remedying omissions of the circulator can satisfy constitutional requirements, Carman stated as follows: "Our summarized ruling is that after this particular affirmative vote of the electors was certified, the quoted requirement of ง 482 [MCL 168.482] became directory only, and that the requirement was fulfilled to constitutional satisfaction by the manner in which the Secretary of State performed his duty." 384 Mich 443, 456 . 1980As to the second point, that the action of the Secretary of State in remedying omissions of the circulator can satisfy constitutional requirements, Carman stated as follows: "Our summarized ruling is that after this particular affirmative vote of the electors was certified, the quoted requirement of § 482 [MCL 168.482] became directory only, and that the requirement was fulfilled to constitutional satisfaction by the manner in which the Secretary of State performed his duty.” 384 Mich 443, 456 . | 1 | 1980–1980 |
People v. Jackson
neutral
2 sentences1980In addition, the people cite People v Theron Jackson, 81 Mich App 18 ; 264 NW2d 101 (1978), in support of their position, claiming that the circumstances in that case are analogous to those in the case sub judice. 1980In addition, the people cite People v Theron Jackson, 81 Mich App 18 ; 264 NW2d 101 (1978), in support of their position, claiming that the circumstances in that case are analogous to those in the case sub judice. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Miller v. Fabius Township Board
green
2 sentences1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra ; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). 1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). | 1 | 1977–1977 |
Loose v. City of Battle Creek
neutral
2 sentences1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). 1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). | 1 | 1977–1977 |
Eanes v. City of Detroit
green
2 sentences1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). 1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). | 1 | 1977–1977 |
City of Howell v. Kaal
green
2 sentences1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). 1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). | 1 | 1977–1977 |
People v. McGraw
green
2 sentences1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). 1977Miller v Fabius Twp Board, supra; City of Howell v Kaal, 341 Mich 585 ; 67 NW2d 704 (1954); Loose v Battle Creek, 309 Mich 1 ; 14 NW2d 554 (1944); Eanes v Detroit, 279 Mich 531 ; 272 NW 896 (1937); People v McGraw, 184 Mich 233 ; 150 NW 836 (1915). | 1 | 1977–1977 |
People v. Bucsko
green
2 sentences1975People v Younger, [ 380 Mich 678 ; 158 NW2d 493 (1968)] supra, 681-682; People v Droste, 160 Mich 66, 79 ; 125 NW 87 (1910); People v Bucsko, 241 Mich 1, 3 ; 216 NW 372 (1927). 1975People v Younger, [ 380 Mich 678 ; 158 NW2d 493 (1968)] supra, 681-682; People v Droste, 160 Mich 66, 79 ; 125 NW 87 (1910); People v Bucsko, 241 Mich 1, 3 ; 216 NW 372 (1927). | 1 | 1975–1975 |
People v. Finley
green
1 sentence1975The above quoted instruction was approved by the Supreme Court in People v Finley, 38 Mich 482 ; (1878), in the context of distinguishing pure passion from legal insanity. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
People v. Townes
green
2 sentences1975"On the other hand, if the people have failed to establish all of these elements beyond a reasonable doubt as I have defined that term, you must find the defendant not guilty of manslaughter.” Defendant alleges that the above quoted instruction was erroneous and prevented the jury from considering either involuntary manslaughter or the statutory offense of manslaughter resulting from a firearm pointed intentionally but without malice. 6 In People v Townes, 391 Mich 578, 590-591 ; 218 NW2d 136 (1974), this Court discussed the necessary elements of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter: "A defe 1975"On the other hand, if the people have failed to establish all of these elements beyond a reasonable doubt as I have defined that term, you must find the defendant not guilty of manslaughter.” Defendant alleges that the above quoted instruction was erroneous and prevented the jury from considering either involuntary manslaughter or the statutory offense of manslaughter resulting from a firearm pointed intentionally but without malice. 6 In People v Townes, 391 Mich 578, 590-591 ; 218 NW2d 136 (1974), this Court discussed the necessary elements of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter: "A defe | 1 | 1975–1975 |
People v. Younger
green
2 sentences1975People v Younger, [ 380 Mich 678 ; 158 NW2d 493 (1968)] supra, 681-682; People v Droste, 160 Mich 66, 79 ; 125 NW 87 (1910); People v Bucsko, 241 Mich 1, 3 ; 216 NW 372 (1927). 1975People v Younger, [ 380 Mich 678 ; 158 NW2d 493 (1968)] supra, 681-682; People v Droste, 160 Mich 66, 79 ; 125 NW 87 (1910); People v Bucsko, 241 Mich 1, 3 ; 216 NW 372 (1927). | 1 | 1975–1975 |
People v. Droste
green
2 sentences1975People v Younger, [ 380 Mich 678 ; 158 NW2d 493 (1968)] supra, 681-682; People v Droste, 160 Mich 66, 79 ; 125 NW 87 (1910); People v Bucsko, 241 Mich 1, 3 ; 216 NW 372 (1927). 1975People v Younger, [ 380 Mich 678 ; 158 NW2d 493 (1968)] supra, 681-682; People v Droste, 160 Mich 66, 79 ; 125 NW 87 (1910); People v Bucsko, 241 Mich 1, 3 ; 216 NW 372 (1927). | 1 | 1975–1975 |
People v. Collins
green
2 sentences1971Appellant claims that a proper charge would have been as approved in People v. Collins (1911), 166 Mich 4 : "`And it is the law that death resulting from an assault, in the absence of any proof to the contrary, is presumed to be felonious either murder or manslaughter. 1971Appellant claims that a proper charge would have been as approved in People v. Collins (1911), 166 Mich 4 : “ ‘And it is the law that death resulting from an assault, in the absence of any proof to the contrary, is presumed to be felonious — either murder or manslaughter. | 1 | 1971–1971 |
Mettetal v. Hall
green
1 sentence1970The defendant agrees with plaintiff’s cited rule of law found in the case of In re Wood Estate (1965), 374 Mich 278 , 285: “Once such a relationship [fiduciary] is established and the fiduciary or an interest which he represents benefits therefrom, the law recognizes a presumption that he in whom trust was reposed exercised his influence unduly.” Defendant also agrees with the plaintiff’s quoted rule of law stated in the case of Mettetal v. Hall (1939), 288 Mich 200 , 215: “ ‘It may be stated as settled law, that whenever there is great weakness of mind in a person executing a conveyance of la | 1 | 1970–1970 |
In Re Wood Estate
green
1 sentence1970The defendant agrees with plaintiff’s cited rule of law found in the case of In re Wood Estate (1965), 374 Mich 278 , 285: “Once such a relationship [fiduciary] is established and the fiduciary or an interest which he represents benefits therefrom, the law recognizes a presumption that he in whom trust was reposed exercised his influence unduly.” Defendant also agrees with the plaintiff’s quoted rule of law stated in the case of Mettetal v. Hall (1939), 288 Mich 200 , 215: “ ‘It may be stated as settled law, that whenever there is great weakness of mind in a person executing a conveyance of la | 1 | 1970–1970 |
Dikeman v. Arnold
green
1 sentence1968One is that the quoted error of counsel did not rise to any plane of prejudice according to the standard of regularly cited Dikeman v. Arnold (1890), 83 Mich 218 . | 1 | 1968–1968 |
People v. Parshay
green
2 sentences1968As stated by Justice Souris in Par shay, supra, page 16 : “It is clear beyond dispute that the quoted rule [GCR 1963, 785.3(1)] means something more than that certain advice be given regarding some rather fundamental rights of an accused, but that he need not be given an opportunity to invoke those rights.” For the above reasons and the reasons given by Justice Souris in Parshay, supra, I would reverse and remand for a trial. 1968As stated by Justice Souris in Par shay, supra, page 16 : “It is clear beyond dispute that the quoted rule [GCR 1963, 785.3(1)] means something more than that certain advice be given regarding some rather fundamental rights of an accused, but that he need not be given an opportunity to invoke those rights.” For the above reasons and the reasons given by Justice Souris in Parshay, supra, I would reverse and remand for a trial. | 1 | 1968–1968 |
| Thelen v. Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'n green | 1 | 1967–1967 |
| In Re Wagar's Estate neutral | 1 | 1965–1965 |
| Hadley v. Henderson neutral | 1 | 1965–1965 |
| Douglas v. Edgewater Park Co. green | 1 | 1964–1964 |
| Elliott v. A. J. Smith Contracting Co. green | 1 | 1964–1964 |
| Tregonning v. Castantini neutral | 1 | 1963–1963 |
| Metcalf v. Peerless Laundry & Dye Co. green | 1 | 1963–1963 |
| People v. Campbell green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| People v. Engle green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| Guyer v. Smullen green | 1 | 1961–1961 |
| Tilley v. Brady green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| Angeloff v. Smith green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| Schondelmayer v. Schondelmayer green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| Boston-Edison Protective Ass'n v. Teahen green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| McClarren v. Buck green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Carver v. Detroit & Saline Plank Road Co. green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
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.