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27 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2026 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
Shavers v. Attorney Generalgreen2 sentences1990Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978) , reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. 1990Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978) , reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. | 2 | 3 |
People v. Caingreen2 sentences2020People v Cain, 238 Mich App 95, 112 ; 605 NW2d 28 (1999). 2020People v Cain, 238 Mich App 95, 112 ; 605 NW2d 28 (1999). | 1 | 4 |
Solomon v. Shuellgreen1 sentence2024See Solomon, 435 Mich at 125 - 126. | 1 | 1 |
Trahey v. City of Inkstergreen2 sentences2021The court recognized that both Novi v Detroit, 433 Mich 414, 428-429 ; 446 NW2d 118 (1989), and Trahey v Inkster, 311 Mich App 582, 594, 597-598 ; 876 NW2d 582 (2015), held that municipal utility rates are presumed to be reasonable and that the plaintiff bears the burden of rebutting that presumption when challenging such rates. 2021The court recognized that both Novi v Detroit, 433 Mich 414, 428-429 ; 446 NW2d 118 (1989), and Trahey v Inkster, 311 Mich App 582, 594, 597-598 ; 876 NW2d 582 (2015), held that municipal utility rates are presumed to be reasonable and that the plaintiff bears the burden of rebutting that presumption when challenging such rates. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Pattongreen2 sentences2019The amendment would appear to guarantee to a criminal defendant that the Government will move with the dispatch that is appropriate to assure him an early and proper disposition of the charges against him. 3 In People v Patton, 285 Mich App 229, 231, 236 ; 775 NW2d 610 (2009), this Court held that a federal inmate’s right to a speedy trial did not attach until he was transferred to the custody of Michigan authorities. -5- A delay of fewer than 18 months requires the defendant to demonstrate prejudice, while a delay exceeding 18 months is presumptively prejudicial, shifting the burden of rebutt 2019The amendment would appear to guarantee to a criminal defendant that the Government will move with the dispatch that is appropriate to assure him an early and proper disposition of the charges against him. 3 In People v Patton, 285 Mich App 229, 231, 236 ; 775 NW2d 610 (2009), this Court held that a federal inmate’s right to a speedy trial did not attach until he was transferred to the custody of Michigan authorities. -5- A delay of fewer than 18 months requires the defendant to demonstrate prejudice, while a delay exceeding 18 months is presumptively prejudicial, shifting the burden of rebutt | 1 | 1 |
By Lo Oil Co. v. Department of Treasurygreen2 sentences2019See By Lo Oil Co v Dep’t of Treasury, 267 Mich App 19, 43 ; 703 NW2d 822 (2005).3 The last sentence of subsection (4) requires that an “indirect audit” contain the elements listed in subparagraphs (a) through (d). 2019See By Lo Oil Co v Dep’t of Treasury, 267 Mich App 19, 43 ; 703 NW2d 822 (2005).3 The last sentence of subsection (4) requires that an “indirect audit” contain the elements listed in subparagraphs (a) through (d). | 1 | 1 |
Bowers v. Bowersgreen2 sentences2009See Bowers v Bowers, 190 Mich App 51, 53-54 ; 475 NW2d 394 (1991). 2009See Bowers v Bowers, 190 Mich App 51, 53-54 ; 475 NW2d 394 (1991). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
City of Detroit v. Qualls
green
2 sentences1995Additionally, there is a presumption of constitu *344 tionality of ordinances, Detroit v Qualls, 434 Mich 340, 364 ; 454 NW2d 374 (1990), and the person challenging the ordinance has the burden of rebutting the presumption. 1995Additionally, there is a presumption of constitu *344 tionality of ordinances, Detroit v Qualls, 434 Mich 340, 364 ; 454 NW2d 374 (1990), and the person challenging the ordinance has the burden of rebutting the presumption. | 2 | 1995–2013 |
STC, Inc. v. Department of Treasury
green
2 sentences2009STC, Inc v Dep’t of Treasury, 257 Mich App 528, 539 ; 669 NW2d 594 (2003). 2009STC, Inc v Dep’t of Treasury, 257 Mich App 528, 539 ; 669 NW2d 594 (2003). | 2 | 2007–2009 |
1426 Woodward Avenue Corp. v. Wolff
green
2 sentences1990Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978) , reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. 1990Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978) , reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. | 2 | 1990–1995 |
People v. Wickham
green
1 sentence2026Id. at 109-110 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Collins
green
1 sentence2025By default, the burden of proving prejudice is on defendant, Collins, 388 Mich at 695 , although the prosecution has the burden of rebutting the presumption of prejudice. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Featherston v. Steinhoff
green
2 sentences2022Indeed, the “services rendered during a meretricious relationship are presumably gratuitous[,]” id. at 589 , so plaintiff must bear the burden of rebutting that presumption. 2022Id. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Truckor v. Erie Township
green
1 sentence2022“The party challenging the ordinance has the burden of rebutting the presumption that the ordinance is constitutional.” Id. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
City of Novi v. City of Detroit
green
2 sentences2021The court recognized that both Novi v Detroit, 433 Mich 414, 428-429 ; 446 NW2d 118 (1989), and Trahey v Inkster, 311 Mich App 582, 594, 597-598 ; 876 NW2d 582 (2015), held that municipal utility rates are presumed to be reasonable and that the plaintiff bears the burden of rebutting that presumption when challenging such rates. 2021The court recognized that both Novi v Detroit, 433 Mich 414, 428-429 ; 446 NW2d 118 (1989), and Trahey v Inkster, 311 Mich App 582, 594, 597-598 ; 876 NW2d 582 (2015), held that municipal utility rates are presumed to be reasonable and that the plaintiff bears the burden of rebutting that presumption when challenging such rates. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Waclawski
green
2 sentences2019People v Waclawski, 286 Mich App 634, 665 ; 780 NW2d 321 (2009). 2019People v Waclawski, 286 Mich App 634, 665 ; 780 NW2d 321 (2009). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Foskett v. Foskett
green
1 sentence2009We note that in circumstances in which an established custodial *602 environment exists with both parents, see Foskett, 247 Mich App at 8 , the party seeking to modify the custody arrangement bears the burden of rebutting the presumption in favor of the custodial environment established with the other parent. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Silva v. Ada Township
green
2 sentences2008Id. at 162 , 330 N.W.2d 663 . 2008Id. at 162 . | 1 | 2008–2008 |
McKelvie v. Auto Club Ins Ass'n
green
2 sentences2007McKelvie v Auto Club Ins Ass’n, 203 Mich App 331, 335 ; 512 NW2d 74 (1994). 2007McKelvie v Auto Club Ins Ass’n, 203 Mich App 331, 335 ; 512 NW2d 74 (1994). | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Kraus v. MICH. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
green
1 sentence2003Kraus, supra at 425 . | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Kellogg Co. v. Department of Treasury
green
2 sentences1999Kellogg Co v Dep’t of Treasury, 204 Mich App 489, 493 ; 516 NW2d 108 (1994). 5 Petitioner concedes that there is no lease or other documentary evidence showing that it totally or permanently relinquished control of the aircraft to Grand Aire in Arizona. 1999Kellogg Co v Dep’t of Treasury, 204 Mich App 489, 493 ; 516 NW2d 108 (1994). 5 Petitioner concedes that there is no lease or other documentary evidence showing that it totally or permanently relinquished control of the aircraft to Grand Aire in Arizona. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
People v. Sell
green
2 sentences1995Id.; 1426 Woodward Ave Corp v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945); People v Sell, 310 Mich 305 ; 17 NW2d 193 (1945). 1995Id.; 1426 Woodward Ave Corp v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945); People v Sell, 310 Mich 305 ; 17 NW2d 193 (1945). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Campbell v. St John Hospital
green
2 sentences1993Campbell v St John Hosp, 170 Mich App 551, 557 ; 428 NW2d 711 (1988), aff'd 434 Mich 608 ; 455 NW2d 695 (1987). 1993Campbell v St John Hosp, 170 Mich App 551, 557 ; 428 NW2d 711 (1988), aff'd 434 Mich 608 ; 455 NW2d 695 (1987). | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Campbell v. St John Hospital
neutral
2 sentences1993Campbell v St John Hosp, 170 Mich App 551, 557 ; 428 NW2d 711 (1988), aff'd 434 Mich 608 ; 455 NW2d 695 (1987). 1993Campbell v St John Hosp, 170 Mich App 551, 557 ; 428 NW2d 711 (1988), aff'd 434 Mich 608 ; 455 NW2d 695 (1987). | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Ferguson v. Texas
green
2 sentences1990Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978) , reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. 1990The ordinance applies to retail stores. * * * Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978), reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [ v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
People v. Hilber
neutral
2 sentences1990Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978) , reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. 1990The ordinance applies to retail stores. * * * Statutes are presumed valid; the burden of rebutting that presumption is on the person challenging the statute. [Citing Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554, 614 ; 267 NW2d 72 (1978), reh den 403 Mich 958 (1978), cert den 442 US 934 (1979).] The presumption of validity also applies to city ordinances. 1426 Woodward Avenue Corp [ v Wolff, 312 Mich 352, 357 ; 20 NW2d 217 (1945)]. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Pinnick v. Cleary
green
1 sentence1979That task may be accomplished by one or both of two methods: plaintiffs may either forward persuasive legal arguments indicating that the legislative judgment culminating in the enactment of the statutory scheme under §3109(1) is unconstitutional on its face, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 S Ct 187 ; 79 L Ed 281 (1934); Pinnick v Cleary, 360 Mass 1; 271 NE2d 592 (1971) (Tauro, C.J., concurring), or plaintiffs may offer facts justifying a judicial declaration that the scheme is equally unconstitutional, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Borden's Farm Products Co. v. Baldwin
green
2 sentences1979That task may be accomplished by one or both of two methods: plaintiffs may either forward persuasive legal arguments indicating that the legislative judgment culminating in the enactment of the statutory scheme under §3109(1) is unconstitutional on its face, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 S Ct 187 ; 79 L Ed 281 (1934); Pinnick v Cleary, 360 Mass 1; 271 NE2d 592 (1971) (Tauro, C.J., concurring), or plaintiffs may offer facts justifying a judicial declaration that the scheme is equally unconstitutional, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 1979That task may be accomplished by one or both of two methods: plaintiffs may either forward persuasive legal arguments indicating that the legislative judgment culminating in the enactment of the statutory scheme under §3109(1) is unconstitutional on its face, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 S Ct 187 ; 79 L Ed 281 (1934); Pinnick v Cleary, 360 Mass 1; 271 NE2d 592 (1971) (Tauro, C.J., concurring), or plaintiffs may offer facts justifying a judicial declaration that the scheme is equally unconstitutional, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
People v. Poucher
green
2 sentences1979That task may be accomplished by one or both of two methods: plaintiffs may either forward persuasive legal arguments indicating that the legislative judgment culminating in the enactment of the statutory scheme under §3109(1) is unconstitutional on its face, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 S Ct 187 ; 79 L Ed 281 (1934); Pinnick v Cleary, 360 Mass 1; 271 NE2d 592 (1971) (Tauro, C.J., concurring), or plaintiffs may offer facts justifying a judicial declaration that the scheme is equally unconstitutional, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 1979That task may be accomplished by one or both of two methods: plaintiffs may either forward persuasive legal arguments indicating that the legislative judgment culminating in the enactment of the statutory scheme under §3109(1) is unconstitutional on its face, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 S Ct 187 ; 79 L Ed 281 (1934); Pinnick v Cleary, 360 Mass 1; 271 NE2d 592 (1971) (Tauro, C.J., concurring), or plaintiffs may offer facts justifying a judicial declaration that the scheme is equally unconstitutional, see Borden’s Farm Products Co, Inc v Baldwin, 293 US 194 ; 55 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Schigur v. Secretary of State green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
Manistee Bank & Trust Co. v. McGowan
green
1 sentence1978Manistee Bank & Trust Co v McGowan, supra, Schigur v Secretary of State, supra. That presumption was not rebutted in the present case and § 3107(b) is, therefore, not unconstitutional. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
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.