indemnification clause in Michigan

17 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2025 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 (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Kurzmanngreen michctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020See Farmers Ins Exch v Kurzmann, 257 Mich App 412, 418 ; 668 NW2d 199 (2003) (“Ambiguities in a contract generally raise questions of fact for the jury[.]”). 2020See Farmers Ins Exch v Kurzmann, 257 Mich App 412, 418 ; 668 NW2d 199 (2003) (“Ambiguities in a contract generally raise questions of fact for the jury[.]”).	1	1
Miller-Davis Co. v. Ahrens Construction, Inc.green michctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 1 sentence 2012MillerDauis, 285 Mich App at 292-293, 309 .	1	1
Baker Contractor, Inc. v. Chris Nelsen & Son, Inc.green michctapp · 1965 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012See Baker Contractor, Inc v Chris Nelsen & Son, Inc, 1 Mich App 450, 454 ; 136 NW2d 771 (1965). 2012See Baker Contractor, Inc v Chris Nelsen & Son, Inc, 1 Mich App 450, 454 ; 136 NW2d 771 (1965).	1	1
Sentry Ins. Co. v. NAT'L STEEL CORP.green michctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 2 sentences 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (28)

Case	Cited	Years
Miller-Davis Co. v. Ahrens Construction, Inc. green mich · 2014 2 sentences 2015Id. 2014Id. at 175 .	2	2014–2015
In Re Certified Question green mich · 1989 2 sentences 2008By incorporating the reasonableness requirement of “benefits” into “coverages,” the majority blurs the meaning of the terms and ignores the broad common meaning of “coverages.” The majority opinion relies significantly on language from In re Certified Question that limits the indemnification requirement of § 3104(2) to “a policy which was written in this state to provide the compulsory security requirements of § 3101(1) of the no-fault act for the ‘owner or registrant of a motor vehicle required to be registered in this state.’ ” In re Certified Question, 433 Mich at 723 . 2008This contractual liability, or coverage, owed by each insurer is the total amount agreed The majority opinion relies significantly on language from In re Certified Question that limits the indemnification requirement of § 3104(2) to “a policy which was written in this state to provide the compulsory security requirements of § 3101(1) of the no-fault act for the ‘owner or registrant of a motor vehicle required to be registered in this state.’” In re Certified Question, 433 Mich at 723 .	2	2008–2008
Paquin v. Harnischfeger Corp. green michctapp · 1982 2 sentences 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da	2	1987–1995
Placek v. City of Sterling Heights green mich · 1979 2 sentences 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58	2	1980–1987
Booth Newspapers, Inc v. University of Michigan Board of Regents green mich · 1993 2 sentences 2025Further, while defendants did indeed fail to preserve their Boyle argument regarding the indemnification claim for appellate review, see Booth Newspapers, Inc v Univ of Mich Bd of Regents, 444 Mich 211, 234 ; 507 NW2d 422 (1993), they were not prohibited from seeking summary disposition on that ground in further proceedings. 2025Further, while defendants did indeed fail to preserve their Boyle argument regarding the indemnification claim for appellate review, see Booth Newspapers, Inc v Univ of Mich Bd of Regents, 444 Mich 211, 234 ; 507 NW2d 422 (1993), they were not prohibited from seeking summary disposition on that ground in further proceedings.	1	2025–2025
Buffa v. General Motors Corporation green mied · 1955 1 sentence 2024Further, the indemnification clause at issue in Buffa was clearly broad, Buffa, 131 F Supp at 481 , not restricted as in this case by the specification of certain areas.	1	2024–2024
Martin v. City of East Lansing green michctapp · 2002 2 sentences 2023“An indemnity contract is construed in the same fashion as are contracts generally.” Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc v Jay Dee Contractors, Inc, 249 Mich App 288, 291 ; 642 NW2d 700 (2001). 2023“An indemnity contract is construed in the same fashion as are contracts generally.” Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc v Jay Dee Contractors, Inc, 249 Mich App 288, 291 ; 642 NW2d 700 (2001).	1	2023–2023
Village of Edmore v. Crystal Automation Systems Inc green michctapp · 2017 1 sentence 2019As noted, supra, “[p]arties are free to contract as they see fit, and courts must enforce contracts as written unless they are in violation of law or public policy.” Village of Edmore, 322 Mich App at 263 , citing Wilkie, 469 Mich at 51 .	1	2019–2019
Wilkie v. Auto-Owners Insurance green mich · 2003 1 sentence 2019As noted, supra, “[p]arties are free to contract as they see fit, and courts must enforce contracts as written unless they are in violation of law or public policy.” Village of Edmore, 322 Mich App at 263 , citing Wilkie, 469 Mich at 51 .	1	2019–2019
Michigan Municipal Liability & Property Pool v. Muskegon County Board green michctapp · 1999 2 sentences 2014Plaintiffs rely on Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool v Muskegon Co Bd of Co Road Comm, 235 Mich App 183 ; 597 NW2d 187 (1999), in support of their argument that the college had no authority to include an indemnification clause in the contract. 2014Plaintiffs rely on Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool v Muskegon Co Bd of Co Road Comm, 235 Mich App 183 ; 597 NW2d 187 (1999), in support of their argument that the college had no authority to include an indemnification clause in the contract.	1	2014–2014
ISB Sales Co. v. Dave's Cakes green michctapp · 2003 2 sentences 2009ISB, [Sales Co. v. Dave's Cakes, 258 Mich.App. 520 , 672 N.W.2d 181 (2003)] supra. If the Legislature had intended to include all other actions, including contract actions, it expressly would have done so and would not have placed any restricting language within the statute. [Id. at 5.] We find the above analysis persuasive and hold that MCL 600.2956 does not apply to contract actions, and the language chosen by the parties as contained in the contract is controlling. [8] We must next determine whether the indemnification clause the parties used was properly interpreted. 2009ISB, [Sales Co. v. Dave's Cakes, 258 Mich.App. 520 , 672 N.W.2d 181 (2003)] supra. If the Legislature had intended to include all other actions, including contract actions, it expressly would have done so and would not have placed any restricting language within the statute. [Id. at 5.] We find the above analysis persuasive and hold that MCL 600.2956 does not apply to contract actions, and the language chosen by the parties as contained in the contract is controlling. [8] We must next determine whether the indemnification clause the parties used was properly interpreted.	1	2009–2009
North Community Healthcare, Inc v. Telford green michctapp · 1996 2 sentences 1998We reverse and remand. i “This Court reviews de novo decisions regarding motions for summary disposition to determine if the moving party was entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” North Community Healthcare, Inc v Telford, 219 Mich App 225, 227 ; 556 NW2d 180 (1996). 1998We reverse and remand. i “This Court reviews de novo decisions regarding motions for summary disposition to determine if the moving party was entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” North Community Healthcare, Inc v Telford, 219 Mich App 225, 227 ; 556 NW2d 180 (1996).	1	1998–1998
Williams v. Litton Systems, Inc. green mich · 1989 2 sentences 1998The panel, citing our decision in Williams v Litton Systems, Inc, 433 Mich 755, 761 ; 449 NW2d 669 (1989), first noted that where a plaintiff had only alleged active negligence, the defendant cannot seek indemnification from a third party. 1998The panel, citing our decision in Williams v Litton Systems, Inc, 433 Mich 755, 761 ; 449 NW2d 669 (1989), first noted that where a plaintiff had only alleged active negligence, the defendant cannot seek indemnification from a third party.	1	1998–1998
Davis v. Commonwealth Edison Co. green ill · 1975 1 sentence 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da	1	1995–1995
Fischbach-Natkin Co. v. Power Process Piping, Inc. green michctapp · 1987 2 sentences 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da	1	1995–1995
Triad Financial Establishment v. Tumpane Co. green nynd · 1985 1 sentence 1995The court said that the application of an indemnification clause governed by New York law in the Oregon courts would enable contracting parties to "circumvent the workers compensation laws by choosing the law of another jurisdiction to govern their agreement . . . .” In Triad Financial Establishment v Tumpane Co, 611 F Supp 157 (ND NY, 1985), and Keystone Leasing Corp v Peoples Protective Life Ins Co, 514 F Supp 841 (ED NY, 1981), there were far less significant contacts with the state of chosen law than in the instant case.	1	1995–1995
Bethlehem Steel Corp. v. G.C. Zarnas & Co. green md · 1985 1 sentence 1995Bethlehem Steel Corp v GC Zarnas & Co, 304 Md 183, 211; 498 A2d 605 (1985) (Rodowsky, J., dissenting).	1	1995–1995
Sherman v. DeMaria Building Co. green michctapp · 1994 2 sentences 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da 1995See also Brunner v Quantum Chemical Corp, 1993 WL 74763 (Ohio App) (upholding an indemnification clause and Kentucky choice of law in the contract because Ohio did not have materially greater interest, although it was the place of performance). 38 Sentry Ins Co v Nat’l Steel Corp, 147 Mich App 214, 221 ; 382 NW2d 753 (1985). 39 See n 2. 40 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 41 Sherman v DeMaria Building Co, 203 Mich App 593, 601 ; 513 NW2d 187 (1994); Fischback-Natkin Co v Power Process Piping, Inc, 157 Mich App 448, 460 ; 403 NW2d 569 (1987). 42 See n 1. 43 Da	1	1995–1995
McCabe v. Great Pacific Century Corp. green njsuperctappdiv · 1988 1 sentence 1995The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court in McCabe v Great Pacific Century Corp, 222 NJ Super 397, 400-401; 537 A2d 303 (1988), held that the parties had failed to make an effective choice of law and, thus, applied New Jersey law as the place of performance.	1	1995–1995
Keystone Leasing Corp. v. Peoples Protective Life Insurance green nyed · 1981 1 sentence 1995The court said that the application of an indemnification clause governed by New York law in the Oregon courts would enable contracting parties to "circumvent the workers compensation laws by choosing the law of another jurisdiction to govern their agreement . . . .” In Triad Financial Establishment v Tumpane Co, 611 F Supp 157 (ND NY, 1985), and Keystone Leasing Corp v Peoples Protective Life Ins Co, 514 F Supp 841 (ED NY, 1981), there were far less significant contacts with the state of chosen law than in the instant case.	1	1995–1995
Smith v. O'Harrow Construction Co. neutral michctapp · 1980 2 sentences 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58	1	1987–1987
Peeples v. City of Detroit green michctapp · 1980 2 sentences 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58	1	1987–1987
Gartside v. Young Men's Christian Ass'n green michctapp · 1978 2 sentences 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58	1	1987–1987
Redfern v. R E Dailey & Co. green michctapp · 1985 2 sentences 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58	1	1987–1987
Pritts v. J I Case Co. green michctapp · 1981	1	1987–1987
Vanden Bosch v. Consumers Power Co. green mich · 1975 2 sentences 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58	1	1987–1987
Chrysler Corp. v. Brencal Contractors, Inc. green michctapp · 1985	1	1987–1987
Burdo v. Ford Motor Co. green mied · 1984 1 sentence 1987Affirmed. 1 Peeples v Detroit, 99 Mich App 285, 294 ; 297 NW2d 839 (1980); Pritts v J I Case Co, 108 Mich App 22, 29 ; 310 NW2d 261 (1981), lv den 413 Mich 909 (1982); Chrysler Corp v Brencal Contractors, Inc, 146 Mich App 766, 771 ; 381 NW2d 814 (1985). 2 See Peeples, supra, p 296 . 3 Chrysler Corp, supra; Vanden Bosch v Consumers Power Co, 394 Mich 428 ; 230 NW2d 271 (1975). 4 Pritts, supra, p 28 , citing Vanden Bosch, supra. 5 Paquin v Harnischfeger Corp, 113 Mich App 43, 52 ; 317 NW2d 279 (1982). 6 Id. 7 Id., pp 52-53. 8 Id., p 53. 9 Peeples, supra, p 294 . 10 87 Mich App 335 ; 274 NW2d 58	1	1987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3101 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.3104 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.991 (3)

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