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abandonment waiver in Michigan

23 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1886–2026 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Department of Natural Resources v. Carmody-Lahti Real Estate, Incgreen
mich · 2005 · cited in 4 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018See Dep’t of Natural Resources v Carmody-Lahti Real Estate, Inc, 472 Mich 359, 385 ; 699 NW2d 272 (2005).

2018See Dep’t of Natural Resources v Carmody-Lahti Real Estate, Inc, 472 Mich 359, 385 ; 699 NW2d 272 (2005).

44
Griffin v. Johnsongreen
mich · 1877 · cited in 3 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1886–1934
2 sentences

1934Dec. 200 ); First National Bank of Constantine v. Jacobs, 50 Mich. 340 ; neither can the abandonment or waiver of the homestead right or homestead by one entitled to enjoy the same affect the interest of any other equally entitled thereto: Showers v. Robinson, supra, 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” The language employed in the first deed expressly limited the easement granted to defendant power company.

1886Bank Constantine v. Jacobs, 50 Mich. 340 ; neither can the abandonment or waiver of the homestead right or homestead by one entitled to enjoy the same affect the interest of any other equally entitled thereto: Showers v. Robinson, 43 Mich. 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87 , 92 ; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .

13
Berger v. Bergergreen
michctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See Berger v Berger, 277 Mich App 700, 712 ; 747 NW2d 336 (2008) (“A party abandons a claim when it fails to make a meaningful argument in support of its position.”).

2026See Berger v Berger, 277 Mich App 700, 712 ; 747 NW2d 336 (2008) (“A party abandons a claim when it fails to make a meaningful argument in support of its position.”).

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Peterson Novelties, Inc v. City of Berkleygreen
michctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., Peterson Novelties, Inc v City of Berkley, 259 Mich App 1, 14 ; 672 NW2d 351 (2003) (“An appellant may not merely announce his position and leave it to this Court to discover and rationalize the basis for his claims, nor may he give issues cursory treatment with little or no citation of supporting authority.”) (citations omitted).

2026See, e.g., Peterson Novelties, Inc v City of Berkley, 259 Mich App 1, 14 ; 672 NW2d 351 (2003) (“An appellant may not merely announce his position and leave it to this Court to discover and rationalize the basis for his claims, nor may he give issues cursory treatment with little or no citation of supporting authority.”) (citations omitted).

11
Zeeland Farm Services, Inc v. Jbl Enterprises, Incgreen
michctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Zeeland Farm Servs, Inc, 219 Mich App at 196 (noting obligation to introduce evidence in support of contractual attorney fees at trial).

11
People v. Kellygreen
michctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Kelly, 231 Mich App at 640-641 .

11
Braverman v. Grangergreen
michctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Braverman v Granger, 303 Mich App 587, 609 ; 844 NW2d 485 (2014).

2014See Braverman v Granger, 303 Mich App 587, 609 ; 844 NW2d 485 (2014).

11
People v. Beaversgreen
mich · 1975 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Because we have established precedent to the contrary, and because no compelling reasons have been advanced justifying this abandonment of the principle of stare decisis, I dissent. i The arguments advanced by the majority are the same as those rejected by the Court when People v Beavers, 393 Mich 554 ; 227 NW2d 511 (1975), was decided.

1991Because we have established precedent to the contrary, and because no compelling reasons have been advanced justifying this abandonment of the principle of stare decisis, I dissent. i The arguments advanced by the majority are the same as those rejected by the Court when People v Beavers, 393 Mich 554 ; 227 NW2d 511 (1975), was decided.

11
Nieting v. Blondellgreen
minn · 1975 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976"The reasons for the creation of the state’s tort immunity are now obscured. * * * Because no compelling reasons have been presented in support of its continued existence, we have concluded that the time has come for the abandonment of the rule.” Nieting v Blondell, —Minn—; 235 NW2d 597, 601 (1975).

1976"The reasons for the creation of the state's tort immunity are now obscured. * * * Because no compelling reasons have been presented in support of its continued existence, we have concluded that the time has come for the abandonment of the rule." Nieting v Blondell, ___ Minn ___; 235 NW2d 597, 601 (1975).

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Steger v. Blanchardgreen
mich · 1958 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
1 sentence

1968See, also, Steger v. Blanchard (1958), 353 Mich 140, 144 . [6] The only jurisdiction recently to have upheld the automatic application of lex loci delicti is Maryland, where the court of appeals considered the abandonment of the rule to be for the legislature.

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Nordman v. Calhoungreen
mich · 1952 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1956–1956
2 sentences

1956See, also, in this regard, Nordman v. Calhoun, 332 Mich 460, 465 .

1956See, also, in this regard, Nordman v. Calhoun, 332 Mich 460, 465 .

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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 (17)

CaseCitedYears
First National Bank v. Jacobs neutral
mich · 1883
2 sentences

1934Dec. 200 ); First National Bank of Constantine v. Jacobs, 50 Mich. 340 ; neither can the abandonment or waiver of the homestead right or homestead by one entitled to enjoy the same affect the interest of any other equally entitled thereto: Showers v. Robinson, supra, 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” The language employed in the first deed expressly limited the easement granted to defendant power company.

1908Bank of Constantine v. Jacobs, 50 Mich. 340 ; neither can the abandonment or waiver of the homestead right or homestead by one entitled to enjoy the same affect the interest of any other equally entitled thereto.

31886–1934
Allen v. . Shields, Adm'r. . green
nc · 1875
2 sentences

1934Dec. 200 ); First National Bank of Constantine v. Jacobs, 50 Mich. 340 ; neither can the abandonment or waiver of the homestead right or homestead by one entitled to enjoy the same affect the interest of any other equally entitled thereto: Showers v. Robinson, supra, 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” The language employed in the first deed expressly limited the easement granted to defendant power company.

1886Bank Constantine v. Jacobs, 50 Mich. 340 ; neither can the abandonment or waiver of the homestead right or homestead by one entitled to enjoy the same affect the interest of any other equally entitled thereto: Showers v. Robinson, 43 Mich. 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87 , 92 ; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .

31886–1934
People v. Moldenhauer green
michctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2001People v Moldenhauer, 210 Mich App 158, 159-160 ; 533 NW2d 9 (1995).

2001People v Moldenhauer, 210 Mich App 158, 159-160 ; 533 NW2d 9 (1995).

12001–2001
Yarrick v. Village of Kent City green
michctapp · 1991
2 sentences

1998The apparent incongruity between these two statements led the Court of Appeals in Yarrick v Village of Kent City, 180 Mich App 410, 414 ; 447 NW2d 803 (1989), vacated and remanded for reconsideration regarding a different issue 435 Mich 866 (1990), (On Remand) 189 Mich App 627 ; 473 NW2d 774 (1991), to state: Although the Reardon Court’s statement to the effect that Jolly clarified that the duty to maintain safe public places related to buildings and the immediately adjacent premises could be read to indicate that the building exception continues to apply to the immediately adjacent premises,

1998The apparent incongruity between these two statements led the Court of Appeals in Yarrick v Village of Kent City, 180 Mich App 410, 414 ; 447 NW2d 803 (1989), vacated and remanded for reconsideration regarding a different issue 435 Mich 866 (1990), (On Remand) 189 Mich App 627 ; 473 NW2d 774 (1991), to state: Although the Reardon Court’s statement to the effect that Jolly clarified that the duty to maintain safe public places related to buildings and the immediately adjacent premises could be read to indicate that the building exception continues to apply to the immediately adjacent premises,

11998–1998
Yarrick v. Village of Kent City green
michctapp · 1989
2 sentences

1998The apparent incongruity between these two statements led the Court of Appeals in Yarrick v Village of Kent City, 180 Mich App 410, 414 ; 447 NW2d 803 (1989), vacated and remanded for reconsideration regarding a different issue 435 Mich 866 (1990), (On Remand) 189 Mich App 627 ; 473 NW2d 774 (1991), to state: Although the Reardon Court’s statement to the effect that Jolly clarified that the duty to maintain safe public places related to buildings and the immediately adjacent premises could be read to indicate that the building exception continues to apply to the immediately adjacent premises,

1998The apparent incongruity between these two statements led the Court of Appeals in Yarrick v Village of Kent City, 180 Mich App 410, 414 ; 447 NW2d 803 (1989), vacated and remanded for reconsideration regarding a different issue 435 Mich 866 (1990), (On Remand) 189 Mich App 627 ; 473 NW2d 774 (1991), to state: Although the Reardon Court’s statement to the effect that Jolly clarified that the duty to maintain safe public places related to buildings and the immediately adjacent premises could be read to indicate that the building exception continues to apply to the immediately adjacent premises,

11998–1998
Greenfield Construction Co. v. Department of State Highways green
mich · 1978
2 sentences

1996Greenfield Construction Co v State Hwy Dep’t, 402 Mich 172 ; 261 NW2d 718 (1978). 12 Justice Coleman’s concurrence expressed her concerns with some of her brethren advocating an abandonment of standard specifications for state contracts: [A]nalysis would force state agencies either to discard standard specifications or move to adopt them as rales under the APA.

1996Greenfield Construction Co v State Hwy Dep’t, 402 Mich 172 ; 261 NW2d 718 (1978). 12 Justice Coleman’s concurrence expressed her concerns with some of her brethren advocating an abandonment of standard specifications for state contracts: [A]nalysis would force state agencies either to discard standard specifications or move to adopt them as rales under the APA.

11996–1996
People v. McIntyre green
michctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1985Cf., People v Knoll, 137 Mich App 701, 702-703 ; 358 NW2d 926 (1984); People v McIntyre, 74 Mich App 661, 664-665 ; 254 NW2d 603 (1977).

1985Cf., People v Knoll, 137 Mich App 701, 702-703 ; 358 NW2d 926 (1984); People v McIntyre, 74 Mich App 661, 664-665 ; 254 NW2d 603 (1977).

11985–1985
People v. Knoll neutral
michctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1985Cf., People v Knoll, 137 Mich App 701, 702-703 ; 358 NW2d 926 (1984); People v McIntyre, 74 Mich App 661, 664-665 ; 254 NW2d 603 (1977).

1985Cf., People v Knoll, 137 Mich App 701, 702-703 ; 358 NW2d 926 (1984); People v McIntyre, 74 Mich App 661, 664-665 ; 254 NW2d 603 (1977).

11985–1985
White v. King green
md · 1966
2 sentences

1968White v. King (1966), 244 Md 348 ( 223 A2d 763 ).

1968White v. King (1966), 244 Md 348 ( 223 A2d 763 ).

11968–1968
Bay Trust Co. v. Agricultural Life Ins. green
mich · 1937
1 sentence

1954Co., 279 Mich 248 , wherein we said: “ ‘It is elementary that the rules of common sense shall apply to the construction of statutes.’ ” It is significant that the statute contains no provision requiring a published notice so that the public might be informed of the proposed meeting, but is confined to a 10-day notice to the members of the board.

11954–1954
Sheardy v. Baker neutral
mich · 1948
1 sentence

1954The court believes also that the delay in the starting of this action by the plaintiff amounts to an abandonment of their claim.” The rules in such cases were recently restated in Sheardy v. Baker, 323 Mich 364 , to which reference is made without quoting therefrom.

11954–1954
Israelite House of David v. Hansel neutral
mich · 1924
1 sentence

1939Israelite House of David v. Hansel, 227 Mich. 351 .

11939–1939
Showers v. Robinson green
mich · 1880
1 sentence

1934Dec. 200 ); First National Bank of Constantine v. Jacobs, 50 Mich. 340 ; neither can the abandonment or waiver of the homestead right or homestead by one entitled to enjoy the same affect the interest of any other equally entitled thereto: Showers v. Robinson, supra, 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” The language employed in the first deed expressly limited the easement granted to defendant power company.

11934–1934
Maatta v. Kippola green
mich · 1894
1 sentence

1908Showers v. Robinson, 43 Mich. 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92 ; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” See, also, Maatta v. Kippola, 102 Mich. 116 ; Sammon v. Wood, 107 Mich. 506 ; Gadsby v. Monroe, 115 Mich. 282 ; Rogers v. Day, 115 Mich. 664 .

11908–1908
Sammon v. Wood green
mich · 1895
1 sentence

1908Showers v. Robinson, 43 Mich. 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92 ; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” See, also, Maatta v. Kippola, 102 Mich. 116 ; Sammon v. Wood, 107 Mich. 506 ; Gadsby v. Monroe, 115 Mich. 282 ; Rogers v. Day, 115 Mich. 664 .

11908–1908
Gadsby v. Monroe green
mich · 1897
1 sentence

1908Showers v. Robinson, 43 Mich. 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92 ; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” See, also, Maatta v. Kippola, 102 Mich. 116 ; Sammon v. Wood, 107 Mich. 506 ; Gadsby v. Monroe, 115 Mich. 282 ; Rogers v. Day, 115 Mich. 664 .

11908–1908
Rogers v. Day neutral
mich · 1898
1 sentence

1908Showers v. Robinson, 43 Mich. 513 ; Griffin v. Johnson, 37 Mich. 87, 92 ; Allen v. Shields, 72 N. C. 504 .” See, also, Maatta v. Kippola, 102 Mich. 116 ; Sammon v. Wood, 107 Mich. 506 ; Gadsby v. Monroe, 115 Mich. 282 ; Rogers v. Day, 115 Mich. 664 .

11908–1908

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.7401 (3)

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