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preclusion doctrine in Michigan

12 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2025 1 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. v. Old Kent Bankgreen
mied · 2002 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017“This language is broad and encompasses many circumstances.” John Hancock Fin Servs, Inc v -2- Old Kent Bank, 185 F Supp 2d 771, 777 (ED Mich, 2002), aff’d 346 F3d 727 (CA 6, 2003).1 In contrast, MCL 440.3406 “limits the preclusion defense to instances in which ‘an alteration of an instrument’ or ‘the making of a forged signature’ occurs.” Id.

2017“This language is broad and encompasses many circumstances.” John Hancock Fin Servs, Inc v -2- Old Kent Bank, 185 F Supp 2d 771, 777 (ED Mich, 2002), aff’d 346 F3d 727 (CA 6, 2003).1 In contrast, MCL 440.3406 “limits the preclusion defense to instances in which ‘an alteration of an instrument’ or ‘the making of a forged signature’ occurs.” Id.

22
Pierson Sand and Gravel, Inc. v. Keeler Brass Co.green
mich · 1999 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2000–2019
2 sentences

2019See Pierson Sand & Gravel, Inc v Keeler Brass Co, 460 Mich 372, 382-383 ; 596 NW2d 153 (1999); VanVorous, 262 Mich App at 469 ; Howell v Vito’s Trucking & Excavating Co, 386 Mich 37, 41 ; 191 NW2d 313 (1971).

2019See Pierson Sand & Gravel, Inc v Keeler Brass Co, 460 Mich 372, 382-383 ; 596 NW2d 153 (1999); VanVorous, 262 Mich App at 469 ; Howell v Vito’s Trucking & Excavating Co, 386 Mich 37, 41 ; 191 NW2d 313 (1971).

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Minicuci v. Scientific Data Management, Inc green
michctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2016We disagree. -9- “Application of a preclusion doctrine represents a question of law that we review de novo.” Minicuci v Sci Data Mgt, Inc, 243 Mich App 28, 34 ; 620 NW2d 657 (2000).

2016We disagree. -9- “Application of a preclusion doctrine represents a question of law that we review de novo.” Minicuci v Sci Data Mgt, Inc, 243 Mich App 28, 34 ; 620 NW2d 657 (2000).

42016–2025
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. v. Old Kent Bank green
ca6 · 2003
2 sentences

2017“This language is broad and encompasses many circumstances.” John Hancock Fin Servs, Inc v -2- Old Kent Bank, 185 F Supp 2d 771, 777 (ED Mich, 2002), aff’d 346 F3d 727 (CA 6, 2003).1 In contrast, MCL 440.3406 “limits the preclusion defense to instances in which ‘an alteration of an instrument’ or ‘the making of a forged signature’ occurs.” Id.

2017“This language is broad and encompasses many circumstances.” John Hancock Fin Servs, Inc v -2- Old Kent Bank, 185 F Supp 2d 771, 777 (ED Mich, 2002), aff’d 346 F3d 727 (CA 6, 2003).1 In contrast, MCL 440.3406 “limits the preclusion defense to instances in which ‘an alteration of an instrument’ or ‘the making of a forged signature’ occurs.” Id.

22017–2017
Nummer v. Department of Treasury green
mich · 1995
2 sentences

2004As a preclusion doctrine, collateral estoppel serves “an important function in resolving disputes by imposing a state of finality to litigation where the same parties have previously had a full and fair opportunity to adjudicate their claims.” Nummer v Dep’t of Treasury, 448 Mich 534, 541 ; 533 NW2d 250 (1995) (emphasis added).

2004As a preclusion doctrine, collateral estoppel serves “an important function in resolving disputes by imposing a state of finality to litigation where the same parties have previously had a full and fair opportunity to adjudicate their claims.” Nummer v Dep’t of Treasury, 448 Mich 534, 541 ; 533 NW2d 250 (1995) (emphasis added).

22000–2004
People v. Robinson green
michctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2020By contrast, this Court has described the law-of-the-case doctrine as “a weak sister of the doctrine of preclusion, which includes the principle of res judicata.” See People v Phillips, 227 Mich App 28, 34 ; 575 NW2d 784 (1997).

2020By contrast, this Court has described the law-of-the-case doctrine as “a weak sister of the doctrine of preclusion, which includes the principle of res judicata.” See People v Phillips, 227 Mich App 28, 34 ; 575 NW2d 784 (1997).

12020–2020
VanVorous v. Burmeister green
michctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2019See Pierson Sand & Gravel, Inc v Keeler Brass Co, 460 Mich 372, 382-383 ; 596 NW2d 153 (1999); VanVorous, 262 Mich App at 469 ; Howell v Vito’s Trucking & Excavating Co, 386 Mich 37, 41 ; 191 NW2d 313 (1971).

12019–2019
Howell v. Vito's Trucking and Excavating Co. green
mich · 1971
2 sentences

2019See Pierson Sand & Gravel, Inc v Keeler Brass Co, 460 Mich 372, 382-383 ; 596 NW2d 153 (1999); VanVorous, 262 Mich App at 469 ; Howell v Vito’s Trucking & Excavating Co, 386 Mich 37, 41 ; 191 NW2d 313 (1971).

2019See Pierson Sand & Gravel, Inc v Keeler Brass Co, 460 Mich 372, 382-383 ; 596 NW2d 153 (1999); VanVorous, 262 Mich App at 469 ; Howell v Vito’s Trucking & Excavating Co, 386 Mich 37, 41 ; 191 NW2d 313 (1971).

12019–2019
Hackley v. Hackley green
mich · 1986
2 sentences

2016“The doctrine of res judicata was judicially created in order to ‘relieve parties of the cost and vexation of multiple lawsuits, conserve judicial resources, and, by preventing inconsistent decisions, encourage reliance on adjudication.’ ” Hackley v Hackley, 426 Mich 582, 584 ; 395 NW2d 906 (1986), quoting Allen v McCurry, 449 US 90, 94 ; 101 S Ct 411 ; 66 L Ed 2d 308 (1980).

2016“The doctrine of res judicata was judicially created in order to ‘relieve parties of the cost and vexation of multiple lawsuits, conserve judicial resources, and, by preventing inconsistent decisions, encourage reliance on adjudication.’ ” Hackley v Hackley, 426 Mich 582, 584 ; 395 NW2d 906 (1986), quoting Allen v McCurry, 449 US 90, 94 ; 101 S Ct 411 ; 66 L Ed 2d 308 (1980).

12016–2016
Allen v. McCurry green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2016“The doctrine of res judicata was judicially created in order to ‘relieve parties of the cost and vexation of multiple lawsuits, conserve judicial resources, and, by preventing inconsistent decisions, encourage reliance on adjudication.’ ” Hackley v Hackley, 426 Mich 582, 584 ; 395 NW2d 906 (1986), quoting Allen v McCurry, 449 US 90, 94 ; 101 S Ct 411 ; 66 L Ed 2d 308 (1980).

2016“The doctrine of res judicata was judicially created in order to ‘relieve parties of the cost and vexation of multiple lawsuits, conserve judicial resources, and, by preventing inconsistent decisions, encourage reliance on adjudication.’ ” Hackley v Hackley, 426 Mich 582, 584 ; 395 NW2d 906 (1986), quoting Allen v McCurry, 449 US 90, 94 ; 101 S Ct 411 ; 66 L Ed 2d 308 (1980).

12016–2016
Locricchio v. Evening News Ass'n green
mich · 1991
1 sentence

1998Locricchio, supra. The law of the case doctrine is a weak sister of the doctrine of preclusion, which includes the principle of res judicata.

11998–1998
Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1564 v. Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority green
mich · 1991
1 sentence

1996Id.

11996–1996

Where else courts name it

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