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27 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2026 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
James v. Albertsgreen2 sentences2018"The applicability of a legal doctrine," such as mootness, "is a question of law," which "[t]his Court reviews ... de novo." James v. Alberts , 464 Mich. 12 , 14, 626 N.W.2d 158 (2001). 2018"The applicability of a legal doctrine," such as mootness, "is a question of law," which "[t]his Court reviews ... de novo." James v. Alberts , 464 Mich. 12 , 14, 626 N.W.2d 158 (2001). | 1 | 16 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
T.M. v. M.Z.
green
2 sentences2024“The applicability of a legal doctrine, such as mootness, is a question of law which this Court reviews de novo.” TM v MZ, 501 Mich 312, 315 ; 916 NW2d 473 (2018) (cleaned up). 2024“The applicability of a legal doctrine, such as mootness, is a question of law which this Court reviews de novo.” TM v MZ, 501 Mich 312, 315 ; 916 NW2d 473 (2018) (cleaned up). | 4 | 2019–2026 |
Saffian v. Simmons
green
2 sentences2025“This Court applies the abuse of discretion standard to review a trial court’s decision regarding a writ of mandamus.” Citizens for Higgins Lake Legal Levels v Roscommon Co Bd of Comm’rs, 341 Mich App 161 , 178; 988 NW2d 841 (2022) (quotation marks and citation omitted). “[A]n abuse of discretion occurs only when the trial court’s decision is outside the range of reasonable and principled outcomes.” Saffian v Simmons, 477 Mich 8, 12 ; 727 NW2d 132 (2007). 2025“This Court applies the abuse of discretion standard to review a trial court’s decision regarding a writ of mandamus.” Citizens for Higgins Lake Legal Levels v Roscommon Co Bd of Comm’rs, 341 Mich App 161 , 178; 988 NW2d 841 (2022) (quotation marks and citation omitted). “[A]n abuse of discretion occurs only when the trial court’s decision is outside the range of reasonable and principled outcomes.” Saffian v Simmons, 477 Mich 8, 12 ; 727 NW2d 132 (2007). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Widmayer v. Leonard
green
2 sentences2023Widmayer v Leonard, 422 Mich 280, 288 ; 373 NW2d 538 (1985); Isabella Co Dept of Social Servs v Thompson, 210 Mich App 612, 615 ; 534 NW2d 132 (1995). 2023Widmayer v Leonard, 422 Mich 280, 288 ; 373 NW2d 538 (1985); Isabella Co Dept of Social Servs v Thompson, 210 Mich App 612, 615 ; 534 NW2d 132 (1995). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Isabella County Department of Social Services v. Thompson
green
2 sentences2023Widmayer v Leonard, 422 Mich 280, 288 ; 373 NW2d 538 (1985); Isabella Co Dept of Social Servs v Thompson, 210 Mich App 612, 615 ; 534 NW2d 132 (1995). 2023Widmayer v Leonard, 422 Mich 280, 288 ; 373 NW2d 538 (1985); Isabella Co Dept of Social Servs v Thompson, 210 Mich App 612, 615 ; 534 NW2d 132 (1995). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Estes v. Titus
green
2 sentences2021Estes v Titus, 481 Mich 573, 578-579 ; 751 NW2d 493 (2008). 2021Estes v Titus, 481 Mich 573, 578-579 ; 751 NW2d 493 (2008). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Dwayne Wigfall v. City of Detroit
green
2 sentences2019Equitable issues are reviewed de novo[.] In addition, the applicability of a legal doctrine comprises a question of law, Wigfall v Detroit, 322 Mich App 36, 43 ; 910 NW2d 730 (2017), which is reviewed de novo, Cherry Growers, Inc v Agricultural Mktg & Bargaining Bd, 240 Mich App 153, 160 ; 610 NW2d 613 (2000). 2019Equitable issues are reviewed de novo[.] In addition, the applicability of a legal doctrine comprises a question of law, Wigfall v Detroit, 322 Mich App 36, 43 ; 910 NW2d 730 (2017), which is reviewed de novo, Cherry Growers, Inc v Agricultural Mktg & Bargaining Bd, 240 Mich App 153, 160 ; 610 NW2d 613 (2000). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Cherry Growers, Inc. v. Agricultural Marketing & Bargaining Board
green
2 sentences2019Equitable issues are reviewed de novo[.] In addition, the applicability of a legal doctrine comprises a question of law, Wigfall v Detroit, 322 Mich App 36, 43 ; 910 NW2d 730 (2017), which is reviewed de novo, Cherry Growers, Inc v Agricultural Mktg & Bargaining Bd, 240 Mich App 153, 160 ; 610 NW2d 613 (2000). 2019Equitable issues are reviewed de novo[.] In addition, the applicability of a legal doctrine comprises a question of law, Wigfall v Detroit, 322 Mich App 36, 43 ; 910 NW2d 730 (2017), which is reviewed de novo, Cherry Growers, Inc v Agricultural Mktg & Bargaining Bd, 240 Mich App 153, 160 ; 610 NW2d 613 (2000). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Alpha Capital Management, Inc. v. Rentenbach
green
2 sentences2018Alpha Capital Mgt v Rentenbach, 287 Mich App 589, 615 ; 792 NW2d 344 (2010). 2018Alpha Capital Mgt v Rentenbach, 287 Mich App 589, 615 ; 792 NW2d 344 (2010). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Washington v. Sinai Hosp. of Greater Detroit
green
2 sentences2014Washington v Sinai Hosp of Greater Detroit, 478 Mich 412, 417 ; 733 NW2d 755 (2007). 2014Washington v Sinai Hosp of Greater Detroit, 478 Mich 412, 417 ; 733 NW2d 755 (2007). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Thousand
green
2 sentences2005People v Thousand, 465 Mich 149, 156 ; 631 NW2d 694 (2001). 2005People v Thousand, 465 Mich 149, 156 ; 631 NW2d 694 (2001). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
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.