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policy underlying rule in Michigan

11 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2025 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. McDonaldgreen
michctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See also McDonald, 97 Mich App at 432 .

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Hayes v. Town of Orleansgreen
massappct · 1996 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff’s action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow.”); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v Town of Orleans, 39 Mass App Ct 682, 686; 660 NE2d 383 (1996) (“Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata.”); Blazer Corp v New Jersey Sports & Expo

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff's action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow."); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v. Town of Orleans, 39 Mass.App.Ct. 682, 686 , 660 N.E.2d 383 (1996) ("Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata."); Blazer Corp. v. New Jersey Sports

11
Wilton E. Heyliger v. State University and Community College System of Tennessee, Allen Spritzer and John Smithgreen
ca6 · 1997 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998For a reverse set of facts, see also Heyliger v State Univ & Community College System of Tennessee, 126 F3d 849, 854 (CA 6, 1997) (citing comment e as authority for holding that pursuant to doctrine of claim preclusion, the plaintiff’s earlier title VII suit in state court bars him from bringing a subsequent title VH action in federal court).

1998For a reverse set of facts, see also Heyliger v. State Univ. & Community College System of Tennessee, 126 F.3d 849, 854 (C.A.6, 1997) (citing comment e as authority for holding that pursuant to doctrine of claim preclusion, the plaintiff's earlier Title VII suit in state court bars him from bringing a subsequent title VII action in federal court).

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Mohamed v. Exxon Corp.green
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff’s action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow.”); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v Town of Orleans, 39 Mass App Ct 682, 686; 660 NE2d 383 (1996) (“Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata.”); Blazer Corp v New Jersey Sports & Expo

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff's action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow."); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v. Town of Orleans, 39 Mass.App.Ct. 682, 686 , 660 N.E.2d 383 (1996) ("Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata."); Blazer Corp. v. New Jersey Sports

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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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Allen green
michctapp · 1972
2 sentences

1978Otherwise the policy underlying the rule requiring that all the elements of the offense be established independently of a confession— consistently enforced in many Michigan cases — would be eroded in the category of cases where the stakes are the highest, where the accused person has the most to lose and where one would think that the law would be the most solicitous of his rights.” (Footnote omitted.) 39 Mich App at 503-504 .

1978Otherwise the policy underlying the rule requiring that all the elements of the offense be established independently of a confession — consistently enforced in many Michigan cases — would be eroded in the category of cases where the stakes are the highest, where the accused person has the most to lose and where one would think that the law would be the most solicitous of his rights." (Footnote omitted.) 39 Mich App at 503-504 .

21978–1979
People v. Hubbard green
michctapp · 1982
1 sentence

2025An act is done under duress when it is done in response to a compulsion that is “present, imminent and impending, and of such a nature as to induce a well-grounded apprehension of death or serious bodily harm if the act is not done.” Hubbard, 115 Mich App at 78 .

12025–2025
People v. Chapo green
michctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2025The policy underlying the defense is that “it is better for a person to choose to commit a crime than to face a greater evil threatened by another person.” People v Chapo, 283 Mich App 360, 372 ; 770 NW2d 68 (2009).

2025The policy underlying the defense is that “it is better for a person to choose to commit a crime than to face a greater evil threatened by another person.” People v Chapo, 283 Mich App 360, 372 ; 770 NW2d 68 (2009).

12025–2025
People v. Clemons neutral
michctapp · 1981
1 sentence

2022The policy underlying the requirement that the original judge retain jurisdiction over the entirety of probation proceedings is “to insure that revocation will be considered by the judge who is most acquainted with the matter.” Clemons, 116 Mich App at 604 .

12022–2022
Electri-Tech, Inc. v. H F Campbell Co. green
mich · 1989
2 sentences

2010As aptly stated in Justice BRICKLEY'S Electro-Tech dissent, "a principled decision to apply, or not to apply, the finality requirement requires us to look beyond the label attached to a constitutional land use claim to the policy underlying the requirement and to the nature of the governmental conduct under attack." Electro-Tech, 433 Mich. at 100 , 445 N.W.2d 61 .

2010As aptly stated in Justice BRICKLEY’s Electro-Tech dissent, “a principled decision to apply, or not to apply, the finality requirement requires us to look beyond the label attached to a constitutional land use claim to the policy underlying the requirement and to the nature of the governmental conduct under attack.” Electro-Tech, 433 Mich at 100 .

12010–2010
Harvey v. Harvey green
michctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2007Harvey, supra at 438-439 .

12007–2007
Blazer Corp. v. NJ Sports and Exposition Auth. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1985
2 sentences

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff's action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow."); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v. Town of Orleans, 39 Mass.App.Ct. 682, 686 , 660 N.E.2d 383 (1996) ("Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata."); Blazer Corp. v. New Jersey Sports

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff's action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow."); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v. Town of Orleans, 39 Mass.App.Ct. 682, 686 , 660 N.E.2d 383 (1996) ("Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata."); Blazer Corp. v. New Jersey Sports

11998–1998
Rennie v. Freeway Transport green
or · 1982
2 sentences

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff’s action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow.”); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v Town of Orleans, 39 Mass App Ct 682, 686; 660 NE2d 383 (1996) (“Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata.”); Blazer Corp v New Jersey Sports & Expo

1998The rules do not countenance a plaintiff’s action in failing to plead a theory in a federal court with the hope of later litigating the theory in a state court as a second string to his bow.”); Anderson, supra at 1169 (holding that it is not enough that federal court possibly or probably would have dismissed the pendent state claims); Hayes v Town of Orleans, 39 Mass App Ct 682, 686; 660 NE2d 383 (1996) (“Their voluntary choice of timing and their failure to amend cannot be permitted to subvert the strong policy underlying the doctrine of res judicata.”); Blazer Corp v New Jersey Sports & Expo

11998–1998
Haycraft v. Haycraft green
indctapp · 1978
2 sentences

1989The policy underlying this rule is to prevent the supporting parent from, in effect, unilaterally modifying the support decree and thereby affecting the expectations of the custodial parent as to support payments. [Citations omitted.] In Haycraft v Haycraft, 176 Ind App 211, 215-216; 375 NE2d 252 (1978), the court refused to recognize án overpayment credit, reasoning as follows: Since [the parties] had no power to modify the terms of the original support order by means of an extrajudicial agreement, any excess payment made under that supposed agreement had to be considered a gratuity or at lea

1989The policy underlying this rule is to prevent the supporting parent from, in effect, unilaterally modifying the support decree and thereby affecting the expectations of the custodial parent as to support payments. [Citations omitted.] In Haycraft v Haycraft, 176 Ind App 211, 215-216; 375 NE2d 252 (1978), the court refused to recognize an overpayment credit, reasoning as follows: Since [the parties] had no power to modify the terms of the original support order by means of an extrajudicial agreement, any excess payment made under that supposed agreement had to be considered a gratuity or at lea

11989–1989
Chimel v. California red
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1982In Chimel v California, 395 US 752, 762-763 ; 89 S Ct 2034 ; 23 L Ed 2d 685 (1969), the Supreme Court of the United States said: "When an arrest is made, it is reasonable for the arresting officer to search the person arrested in order to remove any weapons that the latter might seek to use in order to resist arrest or effect his escape.

1982In Chimel v California, 395 US 752, 762-763 ; 89 S Ct 2034 ; 23 L Ed 2d 685 (1969), the Supreme Court of the United States said: "When an arrest is made, it is reasonable for the arresting officer to search the person arrested in order to remove any weapons that the latter might seek to use in order to resist arrest or effect his escape.

11982–1982
Rueda v. Union Pacific Railroad Co. green
or · 1946
1 sentence

1975An excellent discussion of the policy underlying the rule is found in Rueda v Union Pacific R Co, 180 Ore 133; 175 P2d 778 (1946).

11975–1975
Guss v. Utah Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1960Congress, in the exercise of its plenary power in the field of labor relations affecting interstate commerce, completely displaced State power to deal with matters entrusted to the national labor relations board, Guss v. Utah Labor Relations Board, 353 US 1 ( 77 S Ct 598, 609 , 1 L ed 2d 601), and acts of a State court intruding-upon the jurisdiction of the board are nullities and vulnerable collaterally.

1960Congress, in the exercise of its plenary power in the field of labor relations affecting interstate commerce, completely displaced State power to deal with matters entrusted to the national labor relations board, Guss v. Utah Labor Relations Board, 353 US 1 ( 77 S Ct 598, 609 , 1 L ed 2d 601), and acts of a State court intruding-upon the jurisdiction of the board are nullities and vulnerable collaterally.

11960–1960

Where else courts name it

CA 80 (1948–2026) PA 59 (1980–2026) OH 40 (1978–2025) IL 29 (1965–2025) NY 27 (1956–2024) CT 25 (1986–2018) MA 19 (1968–2016) TX 18 (1988–2025) WA 15 (1980–2017) IN 14 (1989–2020) MD 14 (1977–2014) MI 11 (1960–2025) TN 10 (1978–2018) FL 10 (1974–2015) LA 9 (1979–2023) NJ 9 (1979–2025) ME 8 (1976–2013) MN 8 (1983–2010) UT 7 (1991–2019) OR 7 (1978–2008) CO 6 (1996–2026) DC 5 (1982–1996) VA 5 (1993–2016) WI 5 (1982–2024) IA 5 (1980–2011) KY 5 (1982–2006) AK 5 (1981–2001) HI 4 (2001–2022) KS 4 (1981–1988) NV 4 (1978–2013) SC 4 (2008–2012) WV 4 (1983–2018) NE 3 (1983–2003) VT 3 (2006–2010) NC 3 (1999–2016) MO 3 (1979–2008) AL 2 (1979–2017) NH 2 (1990–1993) NM 2 (2000–2016) ND 2 (1977–2000) AZ 2 (1994–2010) MT 2 (1948–1999)

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.

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