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simple rule in Michigan

15 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1884–2024 2 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Pannellgreen
mich · 1990 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See People v France, 436 Mich 138, 165-166 ; 461 NW2d 621 (1990).

2019See People v France, 436 Mich 138, 165-166 ; 461 NW2d 621 (1990).

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North American Steel Corp. v. Siderius, Inc.green
michctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983In North American Steel Corp v Siderius, Inc, 75 Mich App 391 ; 254 NW2d 899 (1977), this Court addressed the question of whether a failure to disclose would constitute grounds for vacating an arbitration award.

1983While it is true that an arbitrator should not be required to "provide the parties with a complete and unexpurgated business biography”, North American Steel, supra, p 405, it is difficult to see how the "arbitration process will be hampered by the simple requirement that arbitrators disclose to the parties any dealings that might create an impression of possible bias”.

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Colonial Theatrical Enterprises v. Sagegreen
mich · 1931 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
1 sentence

1968In Colonial Theatrical Enterprises v. Sage (1931), 255 Mich 160, 171, 172 , this Court said: “The basis of estoppel is fraud.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Liljeberg v. Health Services Acquisition Corp. green
scotus · 1988
1 sentence

2024Id. at 862 .

12024–2024
Gordon v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance green
mich · 1917
1 sentence

2023Gordon, 197 Mich at 241 .

12023–2023
City of Ferndale v. Ealand neutral
michctapp · 1979
2 sentences

2016For example, in City of Ferndale v Ealand (On Remand), 92 Mich App 88, 90 ; 286 NW2d 688 (1979), the city of Ferndale enacted an ordinance allowing for the operation of adult businesses in a C-2 district so long as it was not within 1,000 feet of any residential type dwelling, but allowing for a waiver of the footage requirement under certain circumstances.

2016For example, in City of Ferndale v Ealand (On Remand), 92 Mich App 88, 90 ; 286 NW2d 688 (1979), the city of Ferndale enacted an ordinance allowing for the operation of adult businesses in a C-2 district so long as it was not within 1,000 feet of any residential type dwelling, but allowing for a waiver of the footage requirement under certain circumstances.

12016–2016
Truckor v. Erie Township green
michctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2016The essence of plaintiff’s claim is that “Section 18.50C of Livonia’s zoning ordinance violates a simple rule: ‘We know from our precedents that a community cannot effectively zone out legal businesses.’ Truckor v Erie Twp, 283 Mich App 154, 164 ; 771 NW2d 1 (2009).” In Truckor, a case reviewing plaintiffs’ claims that an adult entertainment ordinance violated their First Amendment right to free speech, this Court stated: We know from our precedents that a community cannot effectively zone out legal businesses.

2016The essence of plaintiff’s claim is that “Section 18.50C of Livonia’s zoning ordinance violates a simple rule: ‘We know from our precedents that a community cannot effectively zone out legal businesses.’ Truckor v Erie Twp, 283 Mich App 154, 164 ; 771 NW2d 1 (2009).” In Truckor, a case reviewing plaintiffs’ claims that an adult entertainment ordinance violated their First Amendment right to free speech, this Court stated: We know from our precedents that a community cannot effectively zone out legal businesses.

12016–2016
Lowe v. Hotel & Restaurant Employees Union, Local 705 green
mich · 1973
2 sentences

1984Although Vaca, supra, and Lowe, supra, appear to set forth a simple rule, they have engendered much debate over the requisite evidentiary proofs and burdens, especially as regards union enforcement of grievance procedures embodied in collective-bargaining agreements.

1984Although Vaca, supra, and Lowe, supra, appear to set forth a simple rule, they have engendered much debate over the requisite evidentiary proofs and burdens, especially as regards union enforcement of grievance procedures embodied in collective-bargaining agreements.

11984–1984
Vaca v. Sipes green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1984Although Vaca, supra, and Lowe, supra, appear to set forth a simple rule, they have engendered much debate over the requisite evidentiary proofs and burdens, especially as regards union enforcement of grievance procedures embodied in collective-bargaining agreements.

1984Although Vaca, supra, and Lowe, supra, appear to set forth a simple rule, they have engendered much debate over the requisite evidentiary proofs and burdens, especially as regards union enforcement of grievance procedures embodied in collective-bargaining agreements.

11984–1984
Commonwealth Coatings Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co. green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1983The Supreme Court vacated the arbitration award based on that failure to disclose, stating that: "We can perceive no way in which the effectiveness of the arbitration process will be hampered by the simple requirement that arbitrators disclose to the parties any dealings that might create an impression of possible bias.” Commonwealth, supra, p 149 ; 89 S Ct 339 ; 21 L Ed 2d 305 .

1983Commonwealth, supra, p 149 ; 89 S Ct 339 ; 21 L Ed 2d 305 .

11983–1983
People v. Ivory Thomas green
michctapp · 1968
2 sentences

1976As Justice Levin recognized in People v Ivory Thomas, supra: "Freed of the difficulty that can be caused by use of the terms ’res gestae’ and 'spontaneous,’ this exception, the 'excited utterance’ exception, stands clear as the simple principle which Wigmore originally enunciated, i.e., when a person participates in a startling or shocking experience, the emotional excitement generated in him may render him unable or unlikely to fabricate concerning his experience.

1976As Justice LEVIN recognized in People v Ivory Thomas, supra : "Freed of the difficulty that can be caused by use of the terms `res gestae' and `spontaneous,' this exception, the `excited utterance' exception, stands clear as the simple principle which Wigmore originally enunciated, i.e., when a person participates in a startling or shocking experience, the emotional excitement generated in him may render him unable or unlikely to fabricate concerning his experience.

11976–1976
People v. King green
michctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1975People v Timothy Washington, 43 Mich App 150 ; 203 NW2d 744 (1972), People v King, 51 Mich App 788 ; 216 NW2d 76 (1974).

1975People v Timothy Washington, 43 Mich App 150 ; 203 NW2d 744 (1972), People v King, 51 Mich App 788 ; 216 NW2d 76 (1974).

11975–1975
People v. Timothy Washington green
michctapp · 1972
2 sentences

1975People v Timothy Washington, 43 Mich App 150 ; 203 NW2d 744 (1972), People v King, 51 Mich App 788 ; 216 NW2d 76 (1974).

1975People v Timothy Washington, 43 Mich App 150 ; 203 NW2d 744 (1972), People v King, 51 Mich App 788 ; 216 NW2d 76 (1974).

11975–1975
Loper v. Beto green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1973Loper v Beto, 405 US 473 ; 92 S Ct 1014 ; 31 L Ed 2d 374 (1972).

1973Loper v Beto, 405 US 473 ; 92 S Ct 1014 ; 31 L Ed 2d 374 (1972).

11973–1973
Kittinger v. Kittinger neutral
mich · 1947
1 sentence

1968The rule under which this is done is. a simple rule of justice.” The above quotation was approved and applied in the subsequent case of Kittinger v. Kittinger (1947), 319 Mich 145, 151 .

11968–1968
Ollig v. Eagles green
mich · 1956
2 sentences

1968It operates where there is no duty, other than one imposed by the conscience of the law ex aequo et bono. 17 The simple principle, formulated centuries ago, oft-quoted, recently by our Supreme Court in Ollig v. Eagles, supra, p 53 , may properly be' here applied: “ ‘For this by nature is equitable, that no one be made richer through another’s loss.’ ” The trial judge found the enhancement in value resulting from plaintiff’s repairs to be $5,500.

1968It operates where there is no duty, other than one imposed by the conscience of the law ex aequo et bono. [17] The simple principle, formulated centuries ago, oft-quoted, recently by our Supreme Court in Ollig v. Eagles, supra, p 53 , may properly be here applied: "`For this by nature is equitable, that no one be made richer through another's loss.'" The trial judge found the enhancement in value resulting from plaintiff's repairs to be $5,500.

11968–1968
Robb v. Shephard neutral
mich · 1883
1 sentence

1947The rule under which this is done is a simple rule of justice. ’ ’ This principle was recognized in Robb v. Shephard, 50 Mich. 189 .

11947–1947
Gibbons v. Mahon green
· 1890
1 sentence

1929Dec. 705 ). early announced: “A simple rule is, to regard cash dividends, however large, as income, and stock dividends, however made, as capital.” This may fairly be said to be the rule adopted by the English courts, and by the supreme court of the United States (Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 [10 *422 Sup. Ct. 1057], reaffirmed in Towne v. Eisner, 245 U. S. 418 [38 Sup. Ct. 158, L.

11929–1929
Towne v. Eisner green
scotus · 1918
1 sentence

1929Dec. 705 ). early announced: “A simple rule is, to regard cash dividends, however large, as income, and stock dividends, however made, as capital.” This may fairly be said to be the rule adopted by the English courts, and by the supreme court of the United States (Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 [10 *422 Sup. Ct. 1057], reaffirmed in Towne v. Eisner, 245 U. S. 418 [38 Sup. Ct. 158, L.

11929–1929
Kalbach v. Clark green
iowa · 1907
2 sentences

1916Kalbach v. Clark, 133 Iowa, 215 ( 110 N. W. 599 , 12 L.

1916Kalbach v. Clark, 133 Iowa, 215 ( 110 N. W. 599 , 12 L.

11916–1916
Maxwell v. Bay City Bridge Co. green
mich · 1879
1 sentence

1884The rule under which this is done is a simple rule of justice: Maxwell v. Bay City Bridge Co. 41 Mich. 453 ; De Mill v. Moffat 49 Mich. 125 ; and the cases must be rare in which it can be applied in behalf of the State against its citizens, when it is seeking to collect its revenues, unless the citizen is attempting some fraud upon the law, or some evasion of its provisions.

11884–1884
De Mill v. Moffat neutral
mich · 1882
1 sentence

1884The rule under which this is done is a simple rule of justice: Maxwell v. Bay City Bridge Co. 41 Mich. 453 ; De Mill v. Moffat 49 Mich. 125 ; and the cases must be rare in which it can be applied in behalf of the State against its citizens, when it is seeking to collect its revenues, unless the citizen is attempting some fraud upon the law, or some evasion of its provisions.

11884–1884

Where else courts name it

NY 108 (1860–2026) CA 104 (1944–2026) TX 76 (1891–2025) IL 57 (1875–2026) LA 54 (1923–2020) MA 37 (1900–2026) OH 37 (1875–2025) WA 33 (1907–2024) PA 29 (1853–2026) MD 28 (1959–2021) OR 27 (1961–2025) FL 27 (1952–2023) NJ 26 (1949–2023) KY 17 (1955–2026) MO 16 (1880–2022) NC 15 (1891–2005) MI 15 (1884–2024) MN 14 (1964–2017) AL 13 (1887–2003) UT 13 (1987–2026) GA 13 (1947–1999) WI 13 (1887–2024) KS 13 (1884–2015) VA 12 (1925–2024) IN 11 (1869–2016) OK 10 (1912–2019) CT 10 (1953–2022) NM 10 (1959–2018) AK 9 (1979–2017) SD 8 (1916–2012) RI 8 (1889–2014) AR 8 (1886–2016) WV 8 (1908–2007) IA 7 (1887–2022) TN 7 (1896–2014) DE 7 (1934–2025) CO 7 (1925–2026) ND 6 (1893–2015) WY 6 (1982–2017) HI 6 (1974–2021) MS 5 (1872–2016) SC 5 (1952–1990) VT 5 (1915–2017) AZ 4 (1922–2011) NH 4 (1976–2020) MT 3 (1966–2007) DC 3 (1980–2010) NV 3 (1950–1959) ID 2 (1991–1994)

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