20 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2025 4 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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In re McCREEgreen1 sentence2019Regarding the commission’s disciplinary analysis, we agree with the commission that six of the seven factors articulated in In re Brown9 weigh in favor of a more serious sanction, and we conclude that the sanction we have imposed in this case is proportional to sanctions imposed in other judicial-misconduct cases.10 We are particularly persuaded that these most severe sanctions are necessary because of respondent’s misconduct in making false statements under oath, in tampering with evidence in her divorce proceedings, and in 7 McCree, 495 Mich at 74 (quotation marks and citation omitted). 8 Re | 1 | 1 |
Matter of Haguegreen1 sentence2014The JTC arrived at this recommendation after finding that six of the seven Brown factors militated in favor of a more serious sanction.13 According to the JTC, the evidence 11 MCR 9.203(B). 12 See Hague, 412 Mich at 552-554 (concluding that the respondent’s willful disregard of gun-control and prostitution laws was properly subject to sanctions by the JTC). 13 The seven factors, as set forth in Brown, are: (1) misconduct that is part of a pattern or practice is more serious than an isolated instance of misconduct; (2) misconduct on the bench is usually more serious than the same misconduct off | 1 | 1 |
Alaskan Village, Inc. v. Smalley Ex Rel. Smalleygreen1 sentence1998Thus, under the common-law theory, defendants’ rules and regulations would support a finding that they had the power to control their tenants’ harboring of dogs. 2 The seven factors that the Alaska court considered were: “(1) the foreseeability of harm to plaintiff, (2) the degree of certainty that plaintiff suffered injury, (3) the connection between defendant’s conduct and *145 plaintiff’s injury, (4) the moral blame attached to defendant’s conduct, (5) the policy of preventing future harm, (6) the burden on the defendant and consequences to the community of imposing the duty, and (7) the av | 1 | 1 |
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Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez
green
2 sentences2024In determining whether a sanction qualifies as criminal punishment for constitutional purposes, the following seven factors are considered: Whether the sanction involves an affirmative disability or restraint, whether it has historically been regarded as a punishment, whether it comes into play only on a finding of scienter, whether its operation will promote the traditional aims of punishment—retribution and deterrence, whether the behavior to which it applies is already a crime, whether an alternative purpose to which it may rationally be connected is assignable for it, and whether it appear 2024The seven factors outlined in Kennedy v Mendoza-Martinez, 372 US 144 (1963), guide courts in their consideration of the punitive purpose or effect of a statute. | 4 | 2015–2025 |
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
green
2 sentences2019As used in this subdivision, “relevant expert community” means individuals who are knowledgeable in the field of study and are gainfully employed applying that knowledge on the free market. (f) Whether the basis for the opinion is reliable and whether experts in that field would rely on the same basis to reach the type of opinion being proffered. (g) Whether the opinion or methodology is relied upon by experts outside of the context of litigation. [Id.] Four of the seven factors identified in MCL 600.2955(1) (subparts (a)-(d)) derive directly from Daubert, 509 US at 593-594 , and overlap with 2014To “consider” means to “1. to look at carefully; examine 2. to think about in order to understand or decide; ponder [to consider a problem] 3. to keep in mind; take into -11- Four of the seven factors identified in MCL 600.2955 (subparts (a)-(d)) derive directly from Daubert, 509 US at 593-594 , and overlap with the components of MRE 702. | 4 | 2000–2019 |
In Re Brown
green
2 sentences2017In Brown, the Court articulated the following seven factors to consider when determining the seriousness of the misconduct at issue: (1) misconduct that is part of a pattern or practice is more serious than an isolated instance of misconduct; (2) misconduct on the bench is usually more serious than the same misconduct off the bench; (3) misconduct that is prejudicial to the actual administration of justice is more serious than misconduct that is prejudicial only to the appearance of propriety; (4) misconduct that does not implicate the actual administration of justice, or its appearance of imp 2017The JTC was generally correct in concluding that four of the seven factors set forth in In re Brown, 461 Mich 1291 (2000), weighed in favor of a more severe sanction. | 3 | 2014–2017 |
People v. Bullock
green
2 sentences2025To determine whether a sex-offender- registration statute has the purpose or effect of being punitive, the Supreme Court of the 14 Defendant presents both a facial and an as-applied challenge. 15 Id. at ___; slip op at 10 (citations omitted). 16 Id. at ___; slip op at 12-13. 5 United States and this Court have identified five of the seven factors from Kennedy v Mendoza-Martinez 17 as having particular relevance: (1) whether the statute has historically been regarded as punishment; (2) whether the statute imposes an affirmative disability or restraint; (3) whether the statute promotes the tradi 2025To determine whether a sex-offender- registration statute has the purpose or effect of being punitive, the Supreme Court of the 14 Defendant presents both a facial and an as-applied challenge. 15 Id. at ___; slip op at 10 (citations omitted). 16 Id. at ___; slip op at 12-13. 5 United States and this Court have identified five of the seven factors from Kennedy v Mendoza-Martinez 17 as having particular relevance: (1) whether the statute has historically been regarded as punishment; (2) whether the statute imposes an affirmative disability or restraint; (3) whether the statute promotes the tradi | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Grimm v. Department of Treasury
green
2 sentences2024The order of dismissal cited the seven factors the Tribunal was required to consider under Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140, 149 ; 810 NW2d 65 (2010). 2024The order of dismissal cited the seven factors the Tribunal was required to consider under Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140, 149 ; 810 NW2d 65 (2010). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Earl
green
1 sentence2024However, these “factors are ‘neither exhaustive nor dispositive . . . but useful guideposts.’ ” Earl, 495 Mich at 44 , quoting Mendoza-Martinez, 372 US at 168-169 . 3. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Elher v. Misra
green
1 sentence2019Elher, 499 Mich at 23 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Vicencio v. Ramirez
green
1 sentence2016The seven factors quoted earlier as outlined in Grimm were adopted from Vicencio, 211 Mich App at 507 .3 In Vicencio, this Court described the factors a circuit court “should consider 2 In an unpublished opinion, this Court found application of the Grimm factors improper when a tax appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Dean v. Tucker
green
2 sentences2015The Court referenced a nonexhaustive list of factors to be considered before imposing the sanction of dismissal: (1) whether the violation was willful or accidental; (2) the party’s history of refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) the degree of compliance with other parts of the court’s orders; (6) attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better serve the interests of justice. [Id. at 507, citing Dean v Tucker, 182 Mich App 27, 32-33 ; 451 NW2d 571 (1990).] 2015The Court referenced a nonexhaustive list of factors to be considered before imposing the sanction of dismissal: (1) whether the violation was willful or accidental; (2) the party’s history of refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) the degree of compliance with other parts of the court’s orders; (6) attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better serve the interests of justice. [Id. at 507, citing Dean v Tucker, 182 Mich App 27, 32-33 ; 451 NW2d 571 (1990).] | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Woods v. SLB Property Management, LLC
green
2 sentences2015The Court referenced a nonexhaustive list of factors to be considered before imposing the sanction of dismissal: (1) whether the violation was willful or accidental; (2) the party’s history of refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) the degree of compliance with other parts of the court’s orders; (6) attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better serve the interests of justice. [Id. at 507, citing Dean v Tucker, 182 Mich App 27, 32-33 ; 451 NW2d 571 (1990).] 2015The Court referenced a nonexhaustive list of factors to be considered before imposing the sanction of dismissal: (1) whether the violation was willful or accidental; (2) the party’s history of refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) the degree of compliance with other parts of the court’s orders; (6) attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better serve the interests of justice. [Id. at 507, citing Dean v Tucker, 182 Mich App 27, 32-33 ; 451 NW2d 571 (1990).] | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Temelkoski
green
1 sentence2015Temelkoski, 307 Mich App at 259 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Clerc v. CHIPPEWA COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP.
neutral
1 sentence2014Clerc v Chippewa Co War [Mem] [Hosp], 477 Mich 1067 , 1068[; 729 NW2d 221 (2007)]. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Mitchell
green
1 sentence2014Clerc v Chippewa Co War [Mem] [Hosp], 477 Mich 1067 , 1068[; 729 NW2d 221 (2007)]. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Tallman v. Department of Natural Resources
green
2 sentences1998In Tollman, this Court noted that the seven factors in the test it announced “differ only slightly from the five factors applied in the federal courts.” Id. at 618 . 1998In Tallman , this Court noted that the seven factors in the test it announced "differ only slightly from the five factors applied in the federal courts." Id. at 618 , 365 N.W.2d 724 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
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.