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17 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1871–2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
Rusha v. Department of Correctionsgreen2 sentences2018In Rusha , 307 Mich. App. at 311 , 859 N.W.2d 735 , the Court of Appeals acknowledged *31 that "Michigan courts routinely enforce statutes of limitations where constitutional claims are at issue." However, the Court also acknowledged an exception to enforcement when strict enforcement of a limitations period is so harsh and unreasonable in its consequences that it "effectively divest[s]" a plaintiff "of the access to the courts intended by the grant of [a] substantive right." Id. (quotation marks and citation omitted). 2018In Rusha , 307 Mich. App. at 311 , 859 N.W.2d 735 , the Court of Appeals acknowledged *31 that "Michigan courts routinely enforce statutes of limitations where constitutional claims are at issue." However, the Court also acknowledged an exception to enforcement when strict enforcement of a limitations period is so harsh and unreasonable in its consequences that it "effectively divest[s]" a plaintiff "of the access to the courts intended by the grant of [a] substantive right." Id. (quotation marks and citation omitted). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Lockridgegreen1 sentence2018Lockridge, 498 Mich at 392 (ruling that sentencing courts are not “bound by the applicable sentencing guidelines range,” but that they must “continue to consult the applicable guidelines range and take it into account when imposing a sentence.”). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Laudergreen1 sentence1932But this is matter of personal privilege which a witness may waive, and is not a ground of objection by the people, and here the witness did not object, and we cannot assume but that he was not only willing, but desirous to answer.” In People v. Lauder, 82 Mich. 109, 119, 121 , it is said: “A party may waive personal rights, although secured to him by law or by the Constitution. # * “In all eases where a personal privilege exists for a witness to testify or not, if such witness does testify without objection he will be deemed to have done so voluntarily.” In Underhill on Criminal Evidence (2d | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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People v. Arnold
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2 sentences1941But this is matter of personal privilege which a witness may waive, and is not a ground of objection by the people, and here the witness did not object, and we cannot assume but that he was not only willing, but desirous to answer.” People v. Arnold, 40 Mich. 710, 713 . 1932In People v. Arnold, 40 Mich. 710, 713 , this court said: “No doubt the witness might have declined to answer under the acknowledged rule, that no one can be compelled to incriminate himself. | 2 | 1932–1941 |
Wood v. Detroit Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange
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2 sentences2025The trial court acknowledged the factors to be considered under Wood v Detroit Auto Inter-Ins Exch, 413 Mich 573 ; 321 NW2d 653 (1982), and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 1.5(a), when determining whether to award attorney fees under MCR 3.206(D)(2)(a), but the trial court did not apply those factors to plaintiff’s motion, noting that “[t]he reasonableness of the attorney fees analysis has been done by the trial court during the remand hearing” in January 2019, and concluding that “there are satisfactory facts and foundational evidence provided to the Court to determine the a 2025The trial court acknowledged the factors to be considered under Wood v Detroit Auto Inter-Ins Exch, 413 Mich 573 ; 321 NW2d 653 (1982), and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 1.5(a), when determining whether to award attorney fees under MCR 3.206(D)(2)(a), but the trial court did not apply those factors to plaintiff’s motion, noting that “[t]he reasonableness of the attorney fees analysis has been done by the trial court during the remand hearing” in January 2019, and concluding that “there are satisfactory facts and foundational evidence provided to the Court to determine the a | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Board of Trustees of the City of Pontiac v. City of Pontiac
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1 sentence2025This list of considerations is meant to be illustrative rather than exhaustive. [Id. (footnote omitted).] In People v Berklund, ___ Mich App ___, ___; ___ NW3d ___ (2024) (Docket No. 367568); slip op at 10, quoting People v Uribe, 499 Mich 921 (2016),6 this Court acknowledged that these factors offer tools “ ‘to facilitate, not a standard to supplant,’ a trial court’s MRE 403 analysis.” On appeal, defendant asserts that J.W.’s testimony should have been excluded because of (1) the dissimilarity between the other-acts evidence and the charged crimes, (2) the lack of temporal proximity of the ot | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Hyde
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1 sentence2024Because this testimony sufficiently supported the officers’ reasonable suspicion, Hyde, 285 Mich App at 436 , there is no indication that the trial court’s ruling would have changed had it watched the videos. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Limbach v. Oakland County Board of County Road Commissioners
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1 sentence2024Although the Court acknowledged that the error in agreeing to dismiss the cross-claim “might be sufficient to allow a trial court to grant relief from judgment,” the Court stated that the miscommunication between the plaintiff’s attorneys was “not the type of mistake warranting reversal of a trial court’s denial of relief.” Id. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
In re Gach
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2 sentences2023This Court acknowledged this principle in In re Gach, 315 Mich App 83, 100-101 ; 889 NW2d 707 (2016), holding unconstitutional on due process grounds a statutory subsection of the Juvenile Code permitting the termination of parental rights based solely on the existence of a previous termination. 2023This Court acknowledged this principle in In re Gach, 315 Mich App 83, 100-101 ; 889 NW2d 707 (2016), holding unconstitutional on due process grounds a statutory subsection of the Juvenile Code permitting the termination of parental rights based solely on the existence of a previous termination. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Hord v. Environmental Research Institute
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1 sentence2023In Hord, 463 Mich at 412 , the Supreme Court explained that “a legal duty to make a disclosure will arise most commonly in a situation where inquiries are made by the plaintiff, to which the defendant makes incomplete replies that are truthful in themselves but omit material information.” (Emphasis added.) This Court acknowledged the rule similarly in M&D, 231 Mich App at 29 , noting: Our Supreme Court has recognized a vendor’s duty to disclose material facts when the vendor and purchaser have generally discussed the condition at issue—when the purchaser has expressed some particularized conce | 1 | 2023–2023 |
M&D, INC v. McCONKEY
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1 sentence2023In Hord, 463 Mich at 412 , the Supreme Court explained that “a legal duty to make a disclosure will arise most commonly in a situation where inquiries are made by the plaintiff, to which the defendant makes incomplete replies that are truthful in themselves but omit material information.” (Emphasis added.) This Court acknowledged the rule similarly in M&D, 231 Mich App at 29 , noting: Our Supreme Court has recognized a vendor’s duty to disclose material facts when the vendor and purchaser have generally discussed the condition at issue—when the purchaser has expressed some particularized conce | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Lentz v. Stoflet
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2 sentences2006Although the Court acknowledged that the doctrine of equitable subrogation was applied to a claim involving a refinanced mortgage in Walker , the Court nevertheless found an irreconcilable conflict between Walker and Lentz v Stoflet, 280 Mich 446 ; 273 NW 763 (1937), decided nine years later. 2006Although the Court acknowledged that the doctrine of equitable subrogation was applied to a claim involving a refinanced mortgage in Walker , the Court nevertheless found an irreconcilable conflict between Walker and Lentz v Stoflet, 280 Mich 446 ; 273 NW 763 (1937), decided nine years later. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Walker’s Amusements, Inc v. Lathrup Village
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2 sentences2000Indeed, in Walker’s Amusements, Inc v Lathrup Village, 100 Mich App 36, 43 ; 298 NW2d 878 (1980), this Court acknowledged the rule that disparate enforcement of zoning ordinances could be a denial of equal protection. 2000Indeed, in Walker’s Amusements, Inc v Lathrup Village, 100 Mich App 36, 43 ; 298 NW2d 878 (1980), this Court acknowledged the rule that disparate enforcement of zoning ordinances could be a denial of equal protection. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Marsh v. Commonwealth Land Title Insurance
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2 sentences1998Co., 57 Wash.App. 610, 622 , 789 P.2d 792 (1990), rev. den. 115 Wash.2d 1025 , 802 P.2d 127 (1990). [15] See Goff, supra at 511-512 , 563 N.W.2d 214 . [16] In Stoll, supra at 705 , 140 N.W. 532 , while recognizing that this Court had "never apparently attempted to accurately define the term `proximate cause,'" the Court acknowledged the principle announced in Borck v. Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 111 Mich. 129, 133 , 69 N.W. 254 (1896): The damage to be recovered in an action must always be the natural and proximate consequence of the wrongful act complained of. 1998Co., 57 Wash.App. 610, 622 , 789 P.2d 792 (1990), rev. den. 115 Wash.2d 1025 , 802 P.2d 127 (1990). [15] See Goff, supra at 511-512 , 563 N.W.2d 214 . [16] In Stoll, supra at 705 , 140 N.W. 532 , while recognizing that this Court had "never apparently attempted to accurately define the term `proximate cause,'" the Court acknowledged the principle announced in Borck v. Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 111 Mich. 129, 133 , 69 N.W. 254 (1896): The damage to be recovered in an action must always be the natural and proximate consequence of the wrongful act complained of. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Borck v. Michigan Bolt & Nut Works
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2 sentences1998In Stoll, supra at 705 , while recognizing that this Court had “never apparently attempted to accurately define the term ‘proximate cause,’ ” the Court acknowledged the principle announced in Borck v Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 111 Mich 129, 133 ; 69 NW 254 (1896): The damage to be recovered in an action must always be the natural and proximate consequence of the wrongful act complained of. 1998In Stoll, supra at 705 , while recognizing that this Court had “never apparently attempted to accurately define the term ‘proximate cause,’ ” the Court acknowledged the principle announced in Borck v Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 111 Mich 129, 133 ; 69 NW 254 (1896): The damage to be recovered in an action must always be the natural and proximate consequence of the wrongful act complained of. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Goff v. Bil-Mar Foods, Inc.
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1 sentence1998Co., 57 Wash.App. 610, 622 , 789 P.2d 792 (1990), rev. den. 115 Wash.2d 1025 , 802 P.2d 127 (1990). [15] See Goff, supra at 511-512 , 563 N.W.2d 214 . [16] In Stoll, supra at 705 , 140 N.W. 532 , while recognizing that this Court had "never apparently attempted to accurately define the term `proximate cause,'" the Court acknowledged the principle announced in Borck v. Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 111 Mich. 129, 133 , 69 N.W. 254 (1896): The damage to be recovered in an action must always be the natural and proximate consequence of the wrongful act complained of. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Stoll v. Laubengayer
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2 sentences1998In Stoll, supra at 705 , while recognizing that this Court had “never apparently attempted to accurately define the term ‘proximate cause,’ ” the Court acknowledged the principle announced in Borck v Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 111 Mich 129, 133 ; 69 NW 254 (1896): The damage to be recovered in an action must always be the natural and proximate consequence of the wrongful act complained of. 1998Co., 57 Wash.App. 610, 622 , 789 P.2d 792 (1990), rev. den. 115 Wash.2d 1025 , 802 P.2d 127 (1990). [15] See Goff, supra at 511-512 , 563 N.W.2d 214 . [16] In Stoll, supra at 705 , 140 N.W. 532 , while recognizing that this Court had "never apparently attempted to accurately define the term `proximate cause,'" the Court acknowledged the principle announced in Borck v. Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 111 Mich. 129, 133 , 69 N.W. 254 (1896): The damage to be recovered in an action must always be the natural and proximate consequence of the wrongful act complained of. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
McKinney v. Grand Street, Prospect Park & Flatbush Railroad
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2 sentences1989The Court disagreed with the rationale of the later decision of the New York Court of Appeals, McKinney v Grand Street, PP & F R Co, 104 NY 352 ; 10 NE 544 (1887). 1989The Court disagreed with the rationale of the later decision of the New York Court of Appeals, McKinney v Grand Street, PP & F R Co, 104 NY 352 ; 10 NE 544 (1887). | 1 | 1989–1989 |
People v. Koukol
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1 sentence1943But this is matter of personal privilege which a, witness may waive, and is not a ground of objection by the people, and here the witness did not object, and we cannot assume but that he was not only willing, but desirous to answer.” It must be admitted that in some decisions — e. g., People v. Koukol, supra, we find language that seems to indicate that any accomplice waives his right to refuse to answer questions that might incriminate himself when called as a witness for the people. | 1 | 1943–1943 |
Riddle v. Driver
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1 sentence1871The new product in its improved state belongs to the owner of the original materials, provided it be proved to - be made from them; the trespasser loses his labor, and that change which is regarded as a destruction of the goods, or an alteration of their identity in favor of an honest possessor, is not so regarded as between the original owner and a willful violator of his right of property.” In, further illustration of the same views we refer to Hyde v. Cookson, 21 Barb., 104 ; Martin v. Porter, 5 M. & W., 351; Wild v. Holt, 9 M. & W., 672; Baker v. Wheeler, 8 Wend., 508 ; Snyder v. Vanx, 2 R | 1 | 1871–1871 |
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.