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absurd result rule in Michigan

8 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2017 0 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. McIntiregreen
mich · 1999 · cited in 3 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 152-160 ; 599 NW2d 102 (1999); People v McIntire, 232 Mich App 71, 122-127 ; 591 NW2d 231 (1998).

2003However, our Supreme Court has recently refused to apply the absurd result rule of statutory construction, describing it as “ ‘nothing but an invitation to judicial lawmaking.’ ” People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 166 ; 599 NW2d 102 (1999), quoting Scalia, A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law (New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1997), p 21, while reproducing and adopting the partial dissenting opinion of Young, P.J., in People v McIntire, 232 Mich App 71, 122, n 2 ; 591 NW2d 231 (1998).

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Cameron v. Auto Club Ins. Ass'ngreen
mich · 2006 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Detroit Int’l Bridge Co v Commodities Export Co, 279 Mich App 662, 674-675 ; 760 NW2d 565 (2008), decided just three weeks after Toaz , concluded that a majority of the Supreme Court (in separate opinions) in Cameron v Auto Club Ins Ass’n, 476 Mich 55 ; 718 NW2d 784 (2006), had rejected McIntire’s rejection of the absurd result doctrine.

2010Detroit Int’l Bridge Co v Commodities Export Co, 279 Mich App 662, 674-675 ; 760 NW2d 565 (2008), decided just three weeks after Toaz , concluded that a majority of the Supreme Court (in separate opinions) in Cameron v Auto Club Ins Ass’n, 476 Mich 55 ; 718 NW2d 784 (2006), had rejected McIntire’s rejection of the absurd result doctrine.

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People v. McIntiregreen
michctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2003–2010
2 sentences

2003However, our Supreme Court has recently refused to apply the absurd result rule of statutory construction, describing it as “ ‘nothing but an invitation to judicial lawmaking.’ ” People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 166 ; 599 NW2d 102 (1999), quoting Scalia, A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law (New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1997), p 21, while reproducing and adopting the partial dissenting opinion of Young, P.J., in People v McIntire, 232 Mich App 71, 122, n 2 ; 591 NW2d 231 (1998).

2003However, our Supreme Court has recently refused to apply the absurd result rule of statutory construction, describing it as “ ‘nothing but an invitation to judicial lawmaking.’ ” People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 166 ; 599 NW2d 102 (1999), quoting Scalia, A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law (New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1997), p 21, while reproducing and adopting the partial dissenting opinion of Young, P.J., in People v McIntire, 232 Mich App 71, 122, n 2 ; 591 NW2d 231 (1998).

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Bulger green
mich · 1999
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 152-160 ; 599 NW2d 102 (1999); People v McIntire, 232 Mich App 71, 122-127 ; 591 NW2d 231 (1998).

2003However, our Supreme Court has recently refused to apply the absurd result rule of statutory construction, describing it as “ ‘nothing but an invitation to judicial lawmaking.’ ” People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 166 ; 599 NW2d 102 (1999), quoting Scalia, A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law (New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1997), p 21, while reproducing and adopting the partial dissenting opinion of Young, P.J., in People v McIntire, 232 Mich App 71, 122, n 2 ; 591 NW2d 231 (1998).

32002–2010
Gauthier v. Alpena County Prosecutor green
michctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2017The absurd result rule applies only when statutes are ambiguous, Gauthier v Alpena Co Prosecutor, 267 Mich App 167, 174 ; 703 NW2d 818 (2005), and, as we have determined, the statutory definition of “compensation” is unambiguous.

2017The absurd result rule applies only when statutes are ambiguous, Gauthier v Alpena Co Prosecutor, 267 Mich App 167, 174 ; 703 NW2d 818 (2005), and, as we have determined, the statutory definition of “compensation” is unambiguous.

22017–2017
Detroit International Bridge Co. v. Commodities Export Co. green
michctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2010Detroit Int’l Bridge Co v Commodities Export Co, 279 Mich App 662, 674-675 ; 760 NW2d 565 (2008), decided just three weeks after Toaz , concluded that a majority of the Supreme Court (in separate opinions) in Cameron v Auto Club Ins Ass’n, 476 Mich 55 ; 718 NW2d 784 (2006), had rejected McIntire’s rejection of the absurd result doctrine.

2010Detroit Int’l Bridge Co v Commodities Export Co, 279 Mich App 662, 674-675 ; 760 NW2d 565 (2008), decided just three weeks after Toaz , concluded that a majority of the Supreme Court (in separate opinions) in Cameron v Auto Club Ins Ass’n, 476 Mich 55 ; 718 NW2d 784 (2006), had rejected McIntire’s rejection of the absurd result doctrine.

12010–2010
Houghton Lake Area Tourism & Convention Bureau v. Wood green
michctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2003This Court must determine the reasonable construction that best effects the Legislature’s intent. [Id. at 134-135 (citations omitted).] Further, “application of the absurd result rule is appropriate only when attempting to determine the Legislature’s intent regarding an ambiguous statute; it cannot defeat a statute’s clear meaning.” Id. at 143 .

12003–2003
Gilbert v. Second Injury Fund green
mich · 2000
2 sentences

2003However, in Gilbert v Second Injury Fund, 463 Mich 866, 867 ; 616 NW2d 161 (2000), the Supreme Court clarified that application of the absurd result rule is appropriate only when attempting to determine the Legislature’s intent regarding an ambiguous statute; it cannot defeat a statute’s clear meaning.

2003However, in Gilbert v Second Injury Fund, 463 Mich 866, 867 ; 616 NW2d 161 (2000), the Supreme Court clarified that application of the absurd result rule is appropriate only when attempting to determine the Legislature’s intent regarding an ambiguous statute; it cannot defeat a statute’s clear meaning.

12003–2003
Forge v. Smith green
mich · 1998
2 sentences

2003For example, in regard to ratification, our Supreme Court has held that “[cjontracts conveying an interest in land made by an agent having no written authority are invalid under the statute of frauds unless ratified by the principal.” Forge v Smith, 458 Mich 198, 208-209 ; 580 NW2d 876 (1998), citing Detroit P & N R Co v Hartz, 147 Mich 354, 364 ; 110 NW 1089 (1907).

2003For example, in regard to ratification, our Supreme Court has held that “[cjontracts conveying an interest in land made by an agent having no written authority are invalid under the statute of frauds unless ratified by the principal.” Forge v Smith, 458 Mich 198, 208-209 ; 580 NW2d 876 (1998), citing Detroit P & N R Co v Hartz, 147 Mich 354, 364 ; 110 NW 1089 (1907).

12003–2003
Detroit, Plymouth & Northville Railway Co. v. Hartz neutral
mich · 1907
2 sentences

2003For example, in regard to ratification, our Supreme Court has held that “[cjontracts conveying an interest in land made by an agent having no written authority are invalid under the statute of frauds unless ratified by the principal.” Forge v Smith, 458 Mich 198, 208-209 ; 580 NW2d 876 (1998), citing Detroit P & N R Co v Hartz, 147 Mich 354, 364 ; 110 NW 1089 (1907).

2003For example, in regard to ratification, our Supreme Court has held that “[cjontracts conveying an interest in land made by an agent having no written authority are invalid under the statute of frauds unless ratified by the principal.” Forge v Smith, 458 Mich 198, 208-209 ; 580 NW2d 876 (1998), citing Detroit P & N R Co v Hartz, 147 Mich 354, 364 ; 110 NW 1089 (1907).

12003–2003
Gilbert v. Second Injury Fund green
michctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2002People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 155-157 , nn 2 & 3; 599 NW2d 102 (1999); Gilbert v Second Injury Fund (On Remand), 244 Mich App 326, 331-333 ; 625 NW2d 116 (2001).

2002People v McIntire, 461 Mich 147, 155-157 , nn 2 & 3; 599 NW2d 102 (1999); Gilbert v Second Injury Fund (On Remand), 244 Mich App 326, 331-333 ; 625 NW2d 116 (2001).

12002–2002

Where else courts name it

MI 8 (2002–2017) OH 7 (2017–2025) UT 5 (2007–2015) TX 3 (1994–2017) MN 2 (2014–2019) FL 2 (2008–2018) CA 2 (2015–2015)

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