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18 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2025 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
Fletcher v. Fletchergreen2 sentences2023See Fletcher, 447 Mich at 877-878 . 2022See Fletcher v Fletcher, 447 Mich 871, 879 ; 526 NW2d 889 (1994) (explaining that the “great weight of the evidence standard applies to all findings of fact” and that a trial court’s finding on best-interest factors “should be affirmed unless the evidence clearly preponderates in the opposite direction.”) (quotation marks and citations omitted). | 2 | 2 |
State Bar Grievance Administrator v. Estesgreen2 sentences1985See, for example, State Bar Grievance Administrator v Estes, 390 Mich 585, 593 ; 212 NW2d 903 (1973), and State Bar Grievance Administrator v Silverman, 408 Mich 100, 110 ; 289 NW2d 683 (1980). [ In the Matter of Grimes, 414 Mich 483, 490 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982), reh den 417 Mich 1101 (1982). 1985See, for example, State Bar Grievance Administrator v Estes, 390 Mich 585, 593 ; 212 NW2d 903 (1973), and State Bar Grievance Administrator v Silverman, 408 Mich 100, 110 ; 289 NW2d 683 (1980). [ In the Matter of Grimes, 414 Mich 483, 490 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982), reh den 417 Mich 1101 (1982). | 2 | 2 |
Sturgis v. Sturgisgreen1 sentence2023See Sturgis, 302 Mich App at 708 (“The purpose of a de novo hearing is for the trial court to render its own decision based on the evidence, independent of any prior ruling.”) (cleaned up).3 Further, the trial court stated at the end of its opinion that the referee’s findings were not “against the greater weight of the evidence based on [its] review of the Transcripts.” As noted, the “great weight of the evidence” standard applies to appellate review of findings of fact, see MCL 722.28, which suggests that the trial court reviewed the referee’s findings under that standard. | 1 | 1 |
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House v. Village of Grosse Pointe Shoresgreen2 sentences1992See Edsel & Eleanor Ford House v Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, 134 Mich App 448, 462 ; 350 NW2d 894 (1984). iii Lastly, respondent argues that petitioner does *187 not qualify for an exemption because it does not occupy or use the land "in any appreciable quantum for the stated purposes.” The findings of the hearing officer in this regard are as follows: Respondent-township also suggests that the Headlands property was not used in sufficient quantum to justify exemption. 1992See Edsel & Eleanor Ford House v Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, 134 Mich App 448, 462 ; 350 NW2d 894 (1984). iii Lastly, respondent argues that petitioner does *187 not qualify for an exemption because it does not occupy or use the land "in any appreciable quantum for the stated purposes.” The findings of the hearing officer in this regard are as follows: Respondent-township also suggests that the Headlands property was not used in sufficient quantum to justify exemption. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re Detroit Edison Co. Application
green
2 sentences2009In re Application of Detroit Edison Co, 276 Mich App 216 (2007). 2009In re Application of Detroit Edison Co, 276 Mich App 216 (2007). | 4 | 2009–2009 |
In the Matter of Grimes
green
2 sentences1991In re Freedman, 406 Mich 256 ; 277 NW2d 635 (1979); In re Grimes, 414 Mich 483 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982). 1991In re Freedman, 406 Mich 256 ; 277 NW2d 635 (1979); In re Grimes, 414 Mich 483 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982). | 2 | 1985–1991 |
State Bar Grievance Administrator v. Silverman
neutral
2 sentences1985See, for example, State Bar Grievance Administrator v Estes, 390 Mich 585, 593 ; 212 NW2d 903 (1973), and State Bar Grievance Administrator v Silverman, 408 Mich 100, 110 ; 289 NW2d 683 (1980). [ In the Matter of Grimes, 414 Mich 483, 490 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982), reh den 417 Mich 1101 (1982). 1985See, for example, State Bar Grievance Administrator v Estes, 390 Mich 585, 593 ; 212 NW2d 903 (1973), and State Bar Grievance Administrator v Silverman, 408 Mich 100, 110 ; 289 NW2d 683 (1980). [ In the Matter of Grimes, 414 Mich 483, 490 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982), reh den 417 Mich 1101 (1982). | 2 | 1982–1985 |
Rittershaus v. Rittershaus
green
2 sentences2025Rittershaus v Rittershaus, 273 Mich App 462, 475 ; 730 NW2d 262 (2007). 2025Rittershaus v Rittershaus, 273 Mich App 462, 475 ; 730 NW2d 262 (2007). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Sinicropi v. Mazurek
green
2 sentences2022This is especially the case when considering that the trial court did not conclude that any of the factors weighed in favor of defendant.5 Although defendant argues that the trial court failed to give factors (a), (e), (f), and (g) sufficient weight, “[a] court need not give equal weight to all the factors, but may consider the relative weight of the factors as appropriate to the circumstances.” Sinicropi v Mazurek, 273 Mich App 149, 184 ; 729 NW2d 256 (2006). 2022This is especially the case when considering that the trial court did not conclude that any of the factors weighed in favor of defendant.5 Although defendant argues that the trial court failed to give factors (a), (e), (f), and (g) sufficient weight, “[a] court need not give equal weight to all the factors, but may consider the relative weight of the factors as appropriate to the circumstances.” Sinicropi v Mazurek, 273 Mich App 149, 184 ; 729 NW2d 256 (2006). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Lake Louise Christian Community v. Township of Hudson
green
2 sentences1992Petitioner, in response, submits that the so-called "quantum-of-use” test, first introduced in Lake Louise Christian Community v Hudson Twp, 10 Mich App 573 [ 159 NW2d 849 ] (1968), which test the township itself concedes has fallen into legal disrepute, should in no manner control Petitioner’s exemption entitlement. 1992Petitioner, in response, submits that the so-called "quantum-of-use” test, first introduced in Lake Louise Christian Community v Hudson Twp, 10 Mich App 573 [ 159 NW2d 849 ] (1968), which test the township itself concedes has fallen into legal disrepute, should in no manner control Petitioner’s exemption entitlement. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Matter of Daggs
neutral
2 sentences1991The court rules provide that the Attorney Discipline Board may, on review of the hearing panel’s decision, "affirm, amend, reverse, or nullify the order of the hearing panel in whole or in part or order other discipline.” 5 In In re Daggs, 411 Mich 304, 318 ; 307 NW2d 666 (1981), this Court affirmed the decision of the Attorney Discipline Board that modified the discipline imposed by a hearing panel. 1991The court rules provide that the Attorney Discipline Board may, on review of the hearing panel's decision, "affirm, amend, reverse, or nullify the order of the hearing panel in whole or in part or order other discipline." [5] In In re Daggs, 411 Mich 304, 318 ; 307 NW2d 666 (1981), this Court affirmed the decision of the Attorney Discipline Board that modified the discipline imposed by a hearing panel. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
In the Matter of Freedman
neutral
2 sentences1991In re Freedman, 406 Mich 256 ; 277 NW2d 635 (1979); In re Grimes, 414 Mich 483 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982). 1991In re Freedman, 406 Mich 256 ; 277 NW2d 635 (1979); In re Grimes, 414 Mich 483 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982). | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Felton v. Department of Social Services
green
2 sentences1988Felton v Dep’t of Social Ser vices, 161 Mich App 690, 694-695 ; 411 NW2d 829 (1987). 1988Felton v Dep’t of Social Ser vices, 161 Mich App 690, 694-695 ; 411 NW2d 829 (1987). | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Morin v. Department of Social Services
green
2 sentences1987In concluding that these facts established the employment relationship, the board distinguished the instant case from Morin v Dep’t of Social Services, 134 Mich App 834 ; 352 NW2d 325 (1984). 1987In concluding that these facts established the employment relationship, the board distinguished the instant case from Morin v Dep’t of Social Services, 134 Mich App 834 ; 352 NW2d 325 (1984). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Soncoff v. City of Inkster
green
2 sentences1986A special benefit may be found from an increase in value, relief from a burden, or in the creation of a special adaptability in the land. 5 Soncoff v Inkster, 22 Mich App 358, 361 ; 177 NW2d 243 (1970), citing 63 CJS, Municipal Corporations, § 1371, p 1128. 1986A special benefit may be found from an increase in value, relief from a burden, or in the creation of a special adaptability in the land. 5 Soncoff v Inkster, 22 Mich App 358, 361 ; 177 NW2d 243 (1970), citing 63 CJS, Municipal Corporations, § 1371, p 1128. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Cooper, Wells & Co. v. City of St. Joseph
green
2 sentences1986On remand, the Tax Tribunal simply adopted findings consistent with the findings of the hearing officer as to these questions. 2 This Court then granted petitioners leave to appeal. i "A special assessment is in the nature of a tax upon property levied according to benefits conferred on the property.” Cooper, Wells & Co v City of St Joseph, 232 Mich 255, 260 ; 205 NW 86 (1925) *406 (quoting 1 Cooley, Taxation [4th ed], p 105). 3 The theory sustaining special assessments is that the *407 party assessed is locally and peculiarly benefited, to the extent of the assessment, over and above the ordi 1986On remand, the Tax Tribunal simply adopted findings consistent with the findings of the hearing officer as to these questions. 2 This Court then granted petitioners leave to appeal. i "A special assessment is in the nature of a tax upon property levied according to benefits conferred on the property.” Cooper, Wells & Co v City of St Joseph, 232 Mich 255, 260 ; 205 NW 86 (1925) *406 (quoting 1 Cooley, Taxation [4th ed], p 105). 3 The theory sustaining special assessments is that the *407 party assessed is locally and peculiarly benefited, to the extent of the assessment, over and above the ordi | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Kuick v. City of Grand Rapids
green
2 sentences1986On remand, the Tax Tribunal simply adopted findings consistent with the findings of the hearing officer as to these questions. 2 This Court then granted petitioners leave to appeal. i "A special assessment is in the nature of a tax upon property levied according to benefits conferred on the property.” Cooper, Wells & Co v City of St Joseph, 232 Mich 255, 260 ; 205 NW 86 (1925) *406 (quoting 1 Cooley, Taxation [4th ed], p 105). 3 The theory sustaining special assessments is that the *407 party assessed is locally and peculiarly benefited, to the extent of the assessment, over and above the ordi 1986On remand, the Tax Tribunal simply adopted findings consistent with the findings of the hearing officer as to these questions. 2 This Court then granted petitioners leave to appeal. i "A special assessment is in the nature of a tax upon property levied according to benefits conferred on the property.” Cooper, Wells & Co v City of St Joseph, 232 Mich 255, 260 ; 205 NW 86 (1925) *406 (quoting 1 Cooley, Taxation [4th ed], p 105). 3 The theory sustaining special assessments is that the *407 party assessed is locally and peculiarly benefited, to the extent of the assessment, over and above the ordi | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Russo v. Department of Licensing & Regulation
green
1 sentence1985Russo, supra. The hearing examiner found that petitioner violated a rule of conduct of his occupation. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
In re Grimes
neutral
1 sentence1985See, for example, State Bar Grievance Administrator v Estes, 390 Mich 585, 593 ; 212 NW2d 903 (1973), and State Bar Grievance Administrator v Silverman, 408 Mich 100, 110 ; 289 NW2d 683 (1980). [ In the Matter of Grimes, 414 Mich 483, 490 ; 326 NW2d 380 (1982), reh den 417 Mich 1101 (1982). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Michigan Employment Relations Commission v. Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc
green
2 sentences1983Michigan Employment Relations Comm v Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc, 393 Mich 116, 126-127 ; 223 NW2d 283 (1974). 1983Michigan Employment Relations Comm v Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc, 393 Mich 116, 126-127 ; 223 NW2d 283 (1974). | 1 | 1983–1983 |
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.