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like defense in Michigan

32 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1871–2023 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Bienenstock & Associates, Inc v. Lowrygreen
michctapp · 2016 · cited in 3 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2017“Examples of procedural questions for the arbitrator to decide include whether the first two steps of a grievance procedure were completed, where these steps are prerequisites to arbitration, and allegation[s] of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.” Bienenstock, 314 Mich App at 516 (citation and quotation marks omitted).

2017“Examples of procedural questions for the arbitrator to decide include whether the first two steps of a grievance procedure were completed, where these steps are prerequisites to arbitration, and allegation[s] of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.” Bienenstock, 314 Mich App at 516 (citation and quotation marks omitted).

23
American Federation of State Employees, Council 25 v. Hamtramck Housing Commissiongreen
michctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See also American Federation of State, 290 Mich App at 676 (concluding that determinations regarding timeliness and the defense of laches must be made by the arbitrator).

2017See also American Federation of State, 290 Mich App at 676 (concluding that determinations regarding timeliness and the defense of laches must be made by the arbitrator).

22
In Re Shattuck's Estategreen
mich · 1949 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1953–1953
2 sentences

1953See In re Shattuck’s Estate, 324 Mich 568 .

1953See In re Shattuck's Estate, 324 Mich 568 .

22
BG Group, PLC v. Republic of Argentinagreen
scotus · 2014 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023“These procedural matters include claims of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.” Id. at 35 (quotation marks and citation omitted).

2023“And they include the satisfaction of prerequisites such as time limits, notice, laches, estoppel, and other conditions precedent to an obligation to arbitrate.” Id. (quotation marks and citation omitted).

11
People v. Hendricksgreen
mich · 1994 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Hendricks, supra, p. 447 , 521 N.W.2d 546 .

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In Re Estate of Meredithgreen
mich · 1936 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1962–1962
2 sentences

1962In In re Estate of Meredith, 275 Mich 278, 292 ( 104 ALR 348 ), this Court said: “The right to contest a will is, in this State, purely statutory and can be exercised only in' accordance with and within the limitations prescribed by statute.” CL 1948, § 617.58 (Stat Ann § 27.907), provides: “In proceedings for the probate of wills,, it shall not be necessary for the proponent in the first instance to introduce any proof to show the competency of the decedent to make a will, but the like presumption of mental competency shall obtain as in other cases.” Had plaintiff-widow or any other person de

1962In In re Estate of Meredith, 275 Mich 278, 292 ( 104 ALR 348 ), this Court said: "The right to contest a will is, in this State, purely statutory and can be exercised only in accordance with and within the limitations prescribed by statute." CL 1948, § 617.58 (Stat Ann § 27.907), provides: "In proceedings for the probate of wills, it shall not be necessary for the proponent in the first instance to introduce any proof to show the competency of the decedent to make a will, but the like presumption of mental competency shall obtain as in other cases." Had plaintiff-widow or any other person desi

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle green
scotus · 2003
2 sentences

2018When the issue presented is close and "there is doubt" about whether an issue is a gateway question for the court or a procedural one for the arbitrator, "we should resolve that doubt in favor of arbitration." Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle , 539 U.S. 444 , 452, 123 S.Ct. 2402 , 156 L.Ed.2d 414 (2003) (plurality decision; opinion by Breyer, J.) (quotation marks omitted), citing Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. , 473 U.S. 614 , 626, 105 S.Ct. 3346 , 87 L.Ed.2d 444 (1985). [ Bienenstock , 314 Mich. App. at 516 -517 , 887 N.W.2d 237 .] In Howsam , the United States S

2018When the issue presented is close and "there is doubt" about whether an issue is a gateway question for the court or a procedural one for the arbitrator, "we should resolve that doubt in favor of arbitration." Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle , 539 U.S. 444 , 452, 123 S.Ct. 2402 , 156 L.Ed.2d 414 (2003) (plurality decision; opinion by Breyer, J.) (quotation marks omitted), citing Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. , 473 U.S. 614 , 626, 105 S.Ct. 3346 , 87 L.Ed.2d 444 (1985). [ Bienenstock , 314 Mich. App. at 516 -517 , 887 N.W.2d 237 .] In Howsam , the United States S

22016–2018
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2018When the issue presented is close and "there is doubt" about whether an issue is a gateway question for the court or a procedural one for the arbitrator, "we should resolve that doubt in favor of arbitration." Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle , 539 U.S. 444 , 452, 123 S.Ct. 2402 , 156 L.Ed.2d 414 (2003) (plurality decision; opinion by Breyer, J.) (quotation marks omitted), citing Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. , 473 U.S. 614 , 626, 105 S.Ct. 3346 , 87 L.Ed.2d 444 (1985). [ Bienenstock , 314 Mich. App. at 516 -517 , 887 N.W.2d 237 .] In Howsam , the United States S

2018When the issue presented is close and "there is doubt" about whether an issue is a gateway question for the court or a procedural one for the arbitrator, "we should resolve that doubt in favor of arbitration." Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle , 539 U.S. 444 , 452, 123 S.Ct. 2402 , 156 L.Ed.2d 414 (2003) (plurality decision; opinion by Breyer, J.) (quotation marks omitted), citing Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. , 473 U.S. 614 , 626, 105 S.Ct. 3346 , 87 L.Ed.2d 444 (1985). [ Bienenstock , 314 Mich. App. at 516 -517 , 887 N.W.2d 237 .] In Howsam , the United States S

22016–2018
Henry v. Campbell green
ga · 1910
2 sentences

1965“The supreme court of Georgia, in reference to an ordinance of the city of Atlanta, in regard to licensing persons who engage in or work at the business of plumbing, “ ‘Held, (a) that this ordinance, in case of a firm or corporation, where one member, of the firm or the manager of the corporation has been licensed, permits others than the member or manager so licensed, by virtue of such license, to engage in or do the work of plumbing in the city of,Atlanta without standing an examination as to fitness and obtaining a license, but does not permit a like privilege to persons other than those re

1965"The supreme court of Georgia, in reference to an ordinance of the city of Atlanta, in regard to licensing persons who engage in or work at the business of plumbing, "`Held, (a) that this ordinance, in case of a firm or corporation, where one member of the firm or the manager of the corporation has been licensed, permits others than the member or manager so licensed, by virtue of such license, to engage in or do the work of plumbing in the city of Atlanta without standing an examination as to fitness and obtaining a license, but does not permit a like privilege to persons other than those refe

21953–1965
Brereton v. Estate of Glazeby neutral
mich · 1930
2 sentences

1935In re Curtis’ Estate, supra; In re Gardnier’s Estate, supra; In re Rosa’s Estate, 210 Mich. 628 ; Brereton v. Estate of Glazeby, 251 Mich. 234 ; In re Walker’s Estate, 270 Mich. 33 .

1935In re Curtis' Estate, supra; In re Gardnier's Estate, supra; In re Rosa's Estate , 210 Mich. 628 ; Brereton v. Estate of Glazeby , 251 Mich. 234 ; In re Walker's Estate , 270 Mich. 33 .

21935–1935
In Re Walker's Estate green
mich · 1935
2 sentences

1935In re Curtis’ Estate, supra; In re Gardnier’s Estate, supra; In re Rosa’s Estate, 210 Mich. 628 ; Brereton v. Estate of Glazeby, 251 Mich. 234 ; In re Walker’s Estate, 270 Mich. 33 .

1935In re Curtis' Estate, supra; In re Gardnier's Estate, supra; In re Rosa's Estate , 210 Mich. 628 ; Brereton v. Estate of Glazeby , 251 Mich. 234 ; In re Walker's Estate , 270 Mich. 33 .

21935–1935
Newnham v. Newell green
mich · 1920
2 sentences

1935In re Curtis’ Estate, supra; In re Gardnier’s Estate, supra; In re Rosa’s Estate, 210 Mich. 628 ; Brereton v. Estate of Glazeby, 251 Mich. 234 ; In re Walker’s Estate, 270 Mich. 33 .

1935In re Curtis' Estate, supra; In re Gardnier's Estate, supra; In re Rosa's Estate , 210 Mich. 628 ; Brereton v. Estate of Glazeby , 251 Mich. 234 ; In re Walker's Estate , 270 Mich. 33 .

21935–1935
Brown v. City of Grand Rapids green
mich · 1890
2 sentences

1914“In Brown v. City of Grand Rapids, 83 Mich. 101 [ 47 N. W. 117 ], it was said: “ ‘The determination of these two bodies — the commissioners who made the assessment roll and the common council of the city of Grand Rapids — cannot now be inquired into, unless it appears that they acted in bad faith.

1914“In Brown v. City of Grand Rapids, 83 Mich. 101 [ 47 N. W. 117 ], it was said: “ ‘The determination of these two bodies — the commissioners who made the assessment roll and the common council of the city of Grand Rapids — cannot now be inquired into, unless it appears that they acted in bad faith.

21905–1914
Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2018Examples of procedural questions for the arbitrator to decide include "whether the first two steps of a grievance procedure were completed, where these steps are prerequisites *221 to arbitration," and "allegation[s] of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability." Howsam , 537 U.S. at 84 , 123 S.Ct. 588 (quotation marks and citations omitted; alteration in original).

2018Examples of procedural questions for the arbitrator to decide include "whether the first two steps of a grievance procedure were completed, where these steps are prerequisites *221 to arbitration," and "allegation[s] of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability." Howsam , 537 U.S. at 84 , 123 S.Ct. 588 (quotation marks and citations omitted; alteration in original).

12018–2018
People v. Smith green
michctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1979Defendants rely on People v Wright, 78 Mich App 246 ; 259 NW2d 443 (1977), which relied on People v Smith, 67 Mich App 145 ; 240 NW2d 475 (1976), to proscribe a like instruction.

1979Defendants rely on People v Wright, 78 Mich App 246 ; 259 NW2d 443 (1977), which relied on People v Smith, 67 Mich App 145 ; 240 NW2d 475 (1976), to proscribe a like instruction.

11979–1979
People v. Wright neutral
michctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1979Defendants rely on People v Wright, 78 Mich App 246 ; 259 NW2d 443 (1977), which relied on People v Smith, 67 Mich App 145 ; 240 NW2d 475 (1976), to proscribe a like instruction.

1979Defendants rely on People v Wright, 78 Mich App 246 ; 259 NW2d 443 (1977), which relied on People v Smith, 67 Mich App 145 ; 240 NW2d 475 (1976), to proscribe a like instruction.

11979–1979
White v. Towers green
cal · 1951
1 sentence

1970We find no Michigan ease which considers whether police officers should have a like immunity. 5 White v. Towers (1951), 37 Cal 2d 727, 729 ( 235 P2d 209 , 28 ALR2d 636). 6 Annotation: Civil liability of law enforcement officers for malicious prosecution, 28 ALR2d 646.

11970–1970
Holt v. United States green
· 1910
2 sentences

1960Significant in this respect is the language of Mr.' Justice Holmes in Holt v. United States, 218 US 245 ( 31 S Ct 2 , 54 L ed 1021).

1960Significant in this respect is the language of Mr.' Justice Holmes in Holt v. United States, 218 US 245 ( 31 S Ct 2 , 54 L ed 1021).

11960–1960
Wieda v. American Box Board Co. green
mich · 1955
1 sentence

1956On the basis of prior decisions of this Court such claim was rejected, and it was held that: “An accidental injury, to be compensable under the workmen’s compensation act, must be more than merely an unusual and unanticipated result; the means must be accidental — involuntary and unintended, and there must be some proximate connection between accidental means and the injurious result (CL 1948, §412.1 et seq.).” (Syllabus 2.) ' A like claim was advanced by the plaintiff in Wieda v. American Box Board Company, 343 Mich 182 .

11956–1956
Hagopian v. City of Highland Park green
mich · 1946
1 sentence

1956In accordance with earlier decisions of the Court, it was said: “An unfortunate result may not be given the retroactive effect of making a particular event or happening accidental in nature which was not of such character when it took place.” In support of the conclusions reached in the Nichols Case and in the Wieda Case numerous prior decisions were cited, including Hagopian v. City of Highland Park, 313 Mich 608 , and later decisions following the rule there laid down.

11956–1956
Hansel v. Hawkins green
mich · 1949
1 sentence

1953The judgment in Hansel v. Hawkins, 326 Mich 177 , was reversed for a like error.

11953–1953
Breker v. Rosema green
mich · 1942
2 sentences

1949In Breker v. Rosema, 301 Mich 685 ( 141 ALR 867 ), it was held that a like presumption should apply for the benefit of a person surviving, *181 but suffering from amnesia, as shown by competent medical testimony, resulting from a brain injury sustained in the accident.

1949In Breker v. Rosema, 301 Mich 685 ( 141 ALR 867 ), it was held that a like presumption should apply for the benefit of a person surviving, *181 but suffering from amnesia, as shown by competent medical testimony, resulting from a brain injury sustained in the accident.

11949–1949
Sinquefield v. Valentine green
miss · 1931
2 sentences

1940Sinquefield v. Valentine, 159 Miss. 144 ( 132 South. 81 , 76 A. L.

1940Sinquefield v. Valentine, 159 Miss. 144 ( 132 South. 81 , 76 A. L.

11940–1940
Federal Land Bank v. Mississippi Power & Light Co. neutral
miss · 1930
2 sentences

1935Federal Land Bank of New Orleans v. Mississippi Power & Light Co., 157 Miss. 737 ( 128 South. 98 ); and the like rule applies to all those who object to what has been done in any given situation, whether in the chancery court or on appeal.

1935Federal Land Bank of New Orleans v. Mississippi Power & Light Co., 157 Miss. 737 ( 128 South. 98 ); and the like rule applies to all those who object to what has been done in any given situation, whether in the chancery court or on appeal.

11935–1935
People v. Tice neutral
· 1897
1 sentence

1931The concluding statement of the judge in his instruction, respecting the defense of alibi, is: “In this connection, however, I charge you that in considering the evidence offered upon the question of alibi, you should remember that it is a defense which is difficult to disprove.” A like instruction in People v. Tice, 115 Mich. 219 ( 69 Am.

11931–1931
Moreton v. Louis G. Palmer & Co. neutral
mich · 1925
1 sentence

1930Moreton v. Palmer & Co., 230 Mich. 409 .

11930–1930
Fox v. Barrett's Estate green
mich · 1898
1 sentence

1926In Fox v. Barrett’s Estate, 117 Mich. 162 , it was said: “If, however, the representative of the deceased wishes, he may compel the living party to testify; but in that case he cannot prevent such party from giving a full explanation of the subject inquired about.” This holding has been cited with approval in Lange v. Klatt, 135 Mich. 262 ; Cady v. Burgess, 144 Mich. 523 ; Atkin v. Van Sickle, 187 Mich. 635 ; Gacesa v. Consumers Power Co., 220 Mich. 338 (24 A. L.

11926–1926
Lange v. Klatt neutral
mich · 1903
1 sentence

1926In Fox v. Barrett’s Estate, 117 Mich. 162 , it was said: “If, however, the representative of the deceased wishes, he may compel the living party to testify; but in that case he cannot prevent such party from giving a full explanation of the subject inquired about.” This holding has been cited with approval in Lange v. Klatt, 135 Mich. 262 ; Cady v. Burgess, 144 Mich. 523 ; Atkin v. Van Sickle, 187 Mich. 635 ; Gacesa v. Consumers Power Co., 220 Mich. 338 (24 A. L.

11926–1926
Cady v. Burgess green
· 1906
11926–1926
Atkin v. Van Sickle neutral
mich · 1915
1 sentence

1926In Fox v. Barrett’s Estate, 117 Mich. 162 , it was said: “If, however, the representative of the deceased wishes, he may compel the living party to testify; but in that case he cannot prevent such party from giving a full explanation of the subject inquired about.” This holding has been cited with approval in Lange v. Klatt, 135 Mich. 262 ; Cady v. Burgess, 144 Mich. 523 ; Atkin v. Van Sickle, 187 Mich. 635 ; Gacesa v. Consumers Power Co., 220 Mich. 338 (24 A. L.

11926–1926
Gacesa v. Consumers Power Co. green
mich · 1922
1 sentence

1926In Fox v. Barrett’s Estate, 117 Mich. 162 , it was said: “If, however, the representative of the deceased wishes, he may compel the living party to testify; but in that case he cannot prevent such party from giving a full explanation of the subject inquired about.” This holding has been cited with approval in Lange v. Klatt, 135 Mich. 262 ; Cady v. Burgess, 144 Mich. 523 ; Atkin v. Van Sickle, 187 Mich. 635 ; Gacesa v. Consumers Power Co., 220 Mich. 338 (24 A. L.

11926–1926
McKell v. Chesapeake & O. Ry. Co. green
· 1910
11916–1916
O'Malley v. People's Building, Loan & Saving Ass'n neutral
nysupct · 1895
11900–1900
Montgomery v. Locke green
cal · 1887
11899–1899
N. & W. R. R. v. Bohannon green
va · 1888
11899–1899
Rea v. Tucker neutral
· 1868
11894–1894
Halsey v. . McCormick green
ny · 1855
11878–1878
Starr v. Child neutral
nycterr · 1846
11878–1878
Rockwell v. Baldwin neutral
ill · 1869
11878–1878
Simmons v. Commonwealth green
pa · 1813
11871–1871
People v. Wright neutral
nysupct · 1804
11871–1871
People v. Gardner green
nysupct · 1807
11871–1871

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