142 Michigan opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2026 49 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.
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Alan Custom Homes, Inc v. Krol
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2 sentences2025“This Court reviews the trial court’s determination of damages following a bench trial for clear error.” Alan Custom Homes, Inc v Krol, 256 Mich App 505, 513 ; 667 NW2d 379 (2003). 2025“This Court reviews the trial court’s determination of damages following a bench trial for clear error.” Alan Custom Homes, Inc v Krol, 256 Mich App 505, 513 ; 667 NW2d 379 (2003). | 41 | 2006–2025 |
Chelsea Investment Group LLC v. City of Chelsea
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2 sentences2026“We review a trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and its conclusions of law de novo.” Chelsea Investment Group, LLC v Chelsea, 288 Mich App 239, 250 ; 792 NW2d 781 (2010). 2026“We review a trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and its conclusions of law de novo.” Chelsea Investment Group, LLC v Chelsea, 288 Mich App 239, 250 ; 792 NW2d 781 (2010). | 32 | 2012–2026 |
Chapdelaine v. Sochocki
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2 sentences2025STANDARDS OF REVIEW “We review the trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and conduct a review de novo of the court’s conclusions of law.” Chapdelaine v Sochocki, 247 Mich App 167, 169 ; 635 NW2d 339 (2001). 2025STANDARDS OF REVIEW “We review the trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and conduct a review de novo of the court’s conclusions of law.” Chapdelaine v Sochocki, 247 Mich App 167, 169 ; 635 NW2d 339 (2001). | 24 | 2003–2025 |
Trahey v. City of Inkster
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2 sentences2023“This Court reviews a trial court’s factual findings in a bench trial for clear error, and reviews its conclusions of law de novo.” Trahey v City of Inkster, 311 Mich App 582, 593 ; 876 NW2d 582 (2015). 2023“This Court reviews a trial court’s factual findings in a bench trial for clear error, and reviews its conclusions of law de novo.” Trahey v City of Inkster, 311 Mich App 582, 593 ; 876 NW2d 582 (2015). | 8 | 2016–2023 |
Ligon v. City of Detroit
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2 sentences2024MCR 2.613(C); Ligon v Detroit, 276 Mich App 120, 124 ; 739 NW2d 900 (2007). 2018Ligon v Detroit, 276 Mich App 120, 124 ; 739 NW2d 900 (2007). | 6 | 2010–2024 |
Ligon v. City of Detroit
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2 sentences2024MCR 2.613(C); Ligon v Detroit, 276 Mich App 120, 124 ; 739 NW2d 900 (2007). 2018Ligon v Detroit, 276 Mich App 120, 124 ; 739 NW2d 900 (2007). | 6 | 2010–2024 |
Ambs v. Kalamazoo County Road Commission
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2 sentences2021STANDARD OF REVIEW “This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo its conclusions of law.” Ambs v Kalamazoo Co Rd Comm, 255 Mich App 637, 651-652 ; 662 NW2d 424 (2003). 2021STANDARD OF REVIEW “This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo its conclusions of law.” Ambs v Kalamazoo Co Rd Comm, 255 Mich App 637, 651-652 ; 662 NW2d 424 (2003). | 6 | 2005–2021 |
Walters v. Snyder
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2 sentences2023“A finding is clearly erroneous when, although there is evidence to support it, the reviewing court on the entire record is left with the definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed.” Walters v Snyder, 239 Mich App 453, 456 ; 608 NW2de 97 (2000). 2017Walters v Snyder, 239 Mich App 453, 456 ; 608 NW2d 97 (2000). | 5 | 2001–2023 |
Marshall Lasser, PC v. George
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2 sentences2023Chelsea Investment Group LLC v Chelsea, 288 Mich App 239, 255 ; 792 NW2d 781 (2010); Marshall Lasser, PC v George, 252 Mich App 104, 110 ; 651 NW2d 158 (2002). 2023Chelsea Investment Group LLC v Chelsea, 288 Mich App 239, 255 ; 792 NW2d 781 (2010); Marshall Lasser, PC v George, 252 Mich App 104, 110 ; 651 NW2d 158 (2002). | 4 | 2003–2023 |
Meyer & Anna Prentis Family Foundation, Inc. v. Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
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2 sentences2022“A trial court’s factual findings in a bench trial are reviewed for clear error,” Prentis Family Foundation v Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 266 Mich App 39, 59 ; 698 NW2d 900 (2005), and we also review “the trial court’s determination of damages following a bench trial for clear error,” Alan Custom Homes, Inc v Krol, 256 Mich App 505, 513 ; 667 NW2d 379 (2003). 2022“A trial court’s factual findings in a bench trial are reviewed for clear error,” Prentis Family Foundation v Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 266 Mich App 39, 59 ; 698 NW2d 900 (2005), and we also review “the trial court’s determination of damages following a bench trial for clear error,” Alan Custom Homes, Inc v Krol, 256 Mich App 505, 513 ; 667 NW2d 379 (2003). | 4 | 2018–2022 |
In Re Eggleston Estate
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2 sentences2022“A trial court’s factual findings in a bench trial are reviewed for clear error,” Prentis Family Foundation v Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 266 Mich App 39, 59 ; 698 NW2d 900 (2005), and we also review “the trial court’s determination of damages following a bench trial for clear error,” Alan Custom Homes, Inc v Krol, 256 Mich App 505, 513 ; 667 NW2d 379 (2003). 2022“A trial court’s factual findings in a bench trial are reviewed for clear error,” Prentis Family Foundation v Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 266 Mich App 39, 59 ; 698 NW2d 900 (2005), and we also review “the trial court’s determination of damages following a bench trial for clear error,” Alan Custom Homes, Inc v Krol, 256 Mich App 505, 513 ; 667 NW2d 379 (2003). | 4 | 2018–2022 |
Ladd v. Motor City Plastics Co.
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2 sentences2025Ladd v Motor City Plastics Co, 303 Mich App 83, 92 ; 842 NW2d 388 (2013). 2025Ladd v Motor City Plastics Co, 303 Mich App 83, 92 ; 842 NW2d 388 (2013). | 3 | 2014–2025 |
Knight Enterprises, Inc. v. RPF Oil Co.
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2 sentences2024“Any question relating to the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a question of fact.” Hertz Corp v Volvo Truck Corp, 210 Mich App 243, 246 ; 533 NW2d 15 (1995). “ ‘This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.’ ” Knight Enterprises, Inc v RPF Oil Co, 299 Mich App 275, 279 ; 829 NW2d 345 (2013), quoting Redmond v Van Buren Co, 293 Mich App 344, 352 ; 819 NW2d 912 (2011). 2024“Any question relating to the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a question of fact.” Hertz Corp v Volvo Truck Corp, 210 Mich App 243, 246 ; 533 NW2d 15 (1995). “ ‘This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.’ ” Knight Enterprises, Inc v RPF Oil Co, 299 Mich App 275, 279 ; 829 NW2d 345 (2013), quoting Redmond v Van Buren Co, 293 Mich App 344, 352 ; 819 NW2d 912 (2011). | 3 | 2023–2024 |
Redmond v. Van Buren County
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2 sentences2024“Any question relating to the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a question of fact.” Hertz Corp v Volvo Truck Corp, 210 Mich App 243, 246 ; 533 NW2d 15 (1995). “ ‘This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.’ ” Knight Enterprises, Inc v RPF Oil Co, 299 Mich App 275, 279 ; 829 NW2d 345 (2013), quoting Redmond v Van Buren Co, 293 Mich App 344, 352 ; 819 NW2d 912 (2011). 2024“Any question relating to the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a question of fact.” Hertz Corp v Volvo Truck Corp, 210 Mich App 243, 246 ; 533 NW2d 15 (1995). “ ‘This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.’ ” Knight Enterprises, Inc v RPF Oil Co, 299 Mich App 275, 279 ; 829 NW2d 345 (2013), quoting Redmond v Van Buren Co, 293 Mich App 344, 352 ; 819 NW2d 912 (2011). | 3 | 2013–2024 |
Glen Lake-Crystal River Watershed Riparians v. Glen Lake Ass'n
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2 sentences2018This Court reviews “a trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error . . . .” Glen Lake-Crystal River Watershed Riparians v Glen Lake Ass’n, 264 Mich App 523, 531 ; 695 NW2d 508 (2004). 2018This Court reviews “a trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error . . . .” Glen Lake-Crystal River Watershed Riparians v Glen Lake Ass’n, 264 Mich App 523, 531 ; 695 NW2d 508 (2004). | 3 | 2015–2018 |
Trader v. Comerica Bank
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2 sentences2025STANDARDS OF REVIEW “This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.” Trader v Comerica Bank, 293 Mich App 210, 215 ; 809 NW2d 429 (2011). 2025STANDARDS OF REVIEW “This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.” Trader v Comerica Bank, 293 Mich App 210, 215 ; 809 NW2d 429 (2011). | 2 | 2015–2025 |
2000 Baum Family Trust v. Babel
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2 sentences2022However, to the extent that the proper measure of damages involves a question of law, our review is de novo. 2000 Baum Family Trust v Babel, 488 Mich 136, 143 ; 793 NW2d 633 (2010). 2022However, to the extent that the proper measure of damages involves a question of law, our review is de novo. 2000 Baum Family Trust v Babel, 488 Mich 136, 143 ; 793 NW2d 633 (2010). | 2 | 2022–2022 |
Stallworth v. Stallworth
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2 sentences2018Stallworth v Stallworth, 275 Mich App 282, 288 ; 738 NW2d 264 (2007). 2018Stallworth v Stallworth, 275 Mich App 282, 288 ; 738 NW2d 264 (2007). | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Jonkers v. Summit Township
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2 sentences2018PROPERTY TITLE This Court outlined our standard of review in quiet title actions in Jonkers v Summit Twp, 278 Mich App 263, 265 ; 747 NW2d 901 (2008): We review the trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and conduct a review de novo of the court’s conclusions of law. 2018PROPERTY TITLE This Court outlined our standard of review in quiet title actions in Jonkers v Summit Twp, 278 Mich App 263, 265 ; 747 NW2d 901 (2008): We review the trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and conduct a review de novo of the court’s conclusions of law. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Thames v. Thames
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2 sentences2017“A finding is clearly erroneous if the reviewing court, on all the evidence, is left with a definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed.” Thames v Thames, 191 Mich App 299, 301-302 ; 477 NW2d 496 (1991). 2017“A finding is clearly erroneous if the reviewing court, on all the evidence, is left with a definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed.” Thames v Thames, 191 Mich App 299, 301-302 ; 477 NW2d 496 (1991). | 2 | 2017–2017 |
Wiggins v. City of Burton
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2 sentences2026“The scope and extent of an easement is generally a question of fact that is reviewed for clear error on appeal.” Wiggins v City of Burton, 291 Mich App 532, 550 ; 805 NW2d 517 (2011). 2026“The scope and extent of an easement is generally a question of fact that is reviewed for clear error on appeal.” Wiggins v City of Burton, 291 Mich App 532, 550 ; 805 NW2d 517 (2011). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Klapp v. United Insurance Group Agency, Inc
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1 sentence2025STANDARD OF REVIEW “We review the trial court’s findings of fact in a bench trial for clear error and conduct a review de novo of the court’s conclusions of law.” Chapdelaine v Sochocki, 247 Mich App 167, 169 ; 635 NW2d 339 (2001). “[T]he proper interpretation of a contract is [] a question of law that we review de novo.” Klapp v United Ins Group Agency, Inc, 468 Mich 459, 467 ; 663 Mich 459 (2003). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Miller-Davis Co. v. Ahrens Construction, Inc.
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2 sentences2025“A factual finding is clearly erroneous if there is no substantial evidence to sustain it or if, although there is some evidence to support it, the reviewing court is left with the definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed.” Miller- Davis Co v Ahrens Const, Inc, 495 Mich 161, 172-173 ; 848 NW2d 95 (2014) (citation omitted). 2025“A factual finding is clearly erroneous if there is no substantial evidence to sustain it or if, although there is some evidence to support it, the reviewing court is left with the definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed.” Miller- Davis Co v Ahrens Const, Inc, 495 Mich 161, 172-173 ; 848 NW2d 95 (2014) (citation omitted). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People of Michigan v. Floyd Ray Pennington
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2 sentences2024People v Pennington, 323 Mich App 452 , 464 n 7, 917 NW2d 720 (2018). 2024People v Pennington, 323 Mich App 452 , 464 n 7, 917 NW2d 720 (2018). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Lanzo Construction Co.
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2 sentences2024People v Lanzo Constr Co, 272 Mich App 470, 473 ; 726 NW2d 746 (2006). 2024People v Lanzo Constr Co, 272 Mich App 470, 473 ; 726 NW2d 746 (2006). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Hertz Corp. v. Volvo Truck Corp.
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2 sentences2024“Any question relating to the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a question of fact.” Hertz Corp v Volvo Truck Corp, 210 Mich App 243, 246 ; 533 NW2d 15 (1995). “ ‘This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.’ ” Knight Enterprises, Inc v RPF Oil Co, 299 Mich App 275, 279 ; 829 NW2d 345 (2013), quoting Redmond v Van Buren Co, 293 Mich App 344, 352 ; 819 NW2d 912 (2011). 2024“Any question relating to the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a question of fact.” Hertz Corp v Volvo Truck Corp, 210 Mich App 243, 246 ; 533 NW2d 15 (1995). “ ‘This Court reviews a trial court’s findings of fact following a bench trial for clear error and reviews de novo the trial court’s conclusions of law.’ ” Knight Enterprises, Inc v RPF Oil Co, 299 Mich App 275, 279 ; 829 NW2d 345 (2013), quoting Redmond v Van Buren Co, 293 Mich App 344, 352 ; 819 NW2d 912 (2011). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
4041-49 W Maple Condominium Ass'n v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
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2 sentences2024In a tort action, the plaintiff has the burden of proving “actual damage with reasonable certainty.” 4041-49 W Maple Condo Ass’n v Countrywide Home Loans, Inc, 282 Mich App 452, 459-460 ; 768 NW2d 88 (2009). 2024In a tort action, the plaintiff has the burden of proving “actual damage with reasonable certainty.” 4041-49 W Maple Condo Ass’n v Countrywide Home Loans, Inc, 282 Mich App 452, 459-460 ; 768 NW2d 88 (2009). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Hofmann v. Auto Club Insurance
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2 sentences2021Hofmann v Auto Club Ins Ass'n, 211 Mich App 55 , 98–99; 535 NW2d 529 (1995). 2021Hofmann v Auto Club Ins Ass'n, 211 Mich App 55 , 98–99; 535 NW2d 529 (1995). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Lawrence v. Burdi
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2 sentences2020“A finding is clearly erroneous if, after a review of the record, this Court is left with a definite and firm conviction that a mistake was made.” Lawrence v Burdi, 314 Mich App 203, 220 ; 886 NW2d 748 (2016). 2020“A finding is clearly erroneous if, after a review of the record, this Court is left with a definite and firm conviction that a mistake was made.” Lawrence v Burdi, 314 Mich App 203, 220 ; 886 NW2d 748 (2016). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Menhennick Family Trust v. Timothy Menhennick
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2 sentences2020Menhennick Family Trust v Menhennick, 326 Mich App 504, 509 ; 927 NW2d 741 (2018). 2020Menhennick Family Trust v Menhennick, 326 Mich App 504, 509 ; 927 NW2d 741 (2018). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| In Re Rudell Estate green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Peterson v. Department of Transportation green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Hill v. City of Warren green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Arbor Farms, LLC v. Geostar Corp. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Dancey v. Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| City of Flint v. Chrisdom Properties, Ltd neutral | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Heeringa v. Petroelje green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Little v. Kin green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation v. Nestlé Waters North America Inc green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| McDonald v. Farm Bureau Insurance green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
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.
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