inherent power doctrine in Michigan

8 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1937–2005 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Employees & Judge of the Second Judicial District Court v. Hillsdale Countygreen mich · 1985 · cited in 3 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1986–2005 2 sentences 2005This principle has long been recognized not only in this Commonwealth but also throughout our Nation.’ ” [Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 386 Mich 1, 8-9 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971) (Wayne II), quoting Tate, supra at 52.] A more recent and oft-cited discussion of the inherent power doctrine is found in Employees & Judge of the Second Judicial Dist Court v Hillsdale Co, 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985) [Hillsdale]. 2005This principle has long been recognized not only in this Commonwealth but also throughout our Nation.’ ” [Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 386 Mich 1, 8-9 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971) (Wayne II), quoting Tate, supra at 52.] A more recent and oft-cited discussion of the inherent power doctrine is found in Employees & Judge of the Second Judicial Dist Court v Hillsdale Co, 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985) [Hillsdale].	1	3
Cummings v. Wayne Countygreen michctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998See Cummings v Wayne Co, 210 Mich App 249, 251-252 ; 533 NW2d 13 (1995) (affirming the trial court’s dismissal of the case after the plaintiff was found to have attempted to obtain favorable testimony from witnesses through death threats and vandalism). 1998See Cummings v Wayne Co, 210 Mich App 249, 251-252 ; 533 NW2d 13 (1995) (affirming the trial court’s dismissal of the case after the plaintiff was found to have attempted to obtain favorable testimony from witnesses through death threats and vandalism).	1	1
Seventeenth District Probate Court v. Gladwin County Board of Commissionersgreen michctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986 2 sentences 1986Hillsdale Co, supra . [15] Hillsdale Co, supra, p 742 (RILEY, J., dissenting and joined by Justices WILLIAMS and RYAN). 1986Hillsdale Co, supra . [15] Hillsdale Co, supra, p 742 (RILEY, J., dissenting and joined by Justices WILLIAMS and RYAN).	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 (20)

Case	Cited	Years
Wayne Circuit Judges v. Wayne County green mich · 1971 2 sentences 2005This principle has long been recognized not only in this Commonwealth but also throughout our Nation.’ ” [Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 386 Mich 1, 8-9 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971) (Wayne II), quoting Tate, supra at 52.] A more recent and oft-cited discussion of the inherent power doctrine is found in Employees & Judge of the Second Judicial Dist Court v Hillsdale Co, 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985) [Hillsdale]. 2005This principle has long been recognized not only in this Commonwealth but also throughout our Nation.’ ” [Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 386 Mich 1, 8-9 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971) (Wayne II), quoting Tate, supra at 52.] A more recent and oft-cited discussion of the inherent power doctrine is found in Employees & Judge of the Second Judicial Dist Court v Hillsdale Co, 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985) [Hillsdale].	4	1985–2005
COM. Ex Rel. CARROLL v. TATE green pa · 1971 2 sentences 2005This principle has long been recognized not only in this Commonwealth but also throughout our Nation.'" [ Wayne Circuit Judges v. Wayne Co., 386 Mich. 1, 8-9 , 190 N.W.2d 228 (1971) ( Wayne II ), quoting Tate, supra at 52 , 274 A.2d 193 .] A more recent and oft-cited discussion of the inherent power doctrine is found in Employees & Judge of the Second Judicial Dist. 1986NOTES [*] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] 393 Mich 265 ; 225 NW2d 352 (1975). [2] 393 Mich 273 -274. [3] 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985). [4] 423 Mich 722 . [5] MCL 600.8271; MSA 27A.8271 and MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [6] 386 Mich 1 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971). [7] 442 PA 45 , 52; 274 A2d 193 (1971). [8] Wayne Circuit Judges (On Rehearing), supra, p 9. [9] 385 Mich 710 ; 190 NW2d 219 (1971). [10] MCL 600.8271(1); MSA 27A.8271(1). [11] MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [12] Const 1963, art 3, § 2. [13] 385 Mich 726 -727. [14] The majority said that while they	3	1985–2005
Rafferty v. Markovitz green mich · 1999 1 sentence 2005Id. at 521, 602 N.W.2d 367 . [7] Here, the Trial Court was awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs under the inherent power doctrine.	1	2005–2005
City of Warren v. Dannis green michctapp · 1984 2 sentences 2004The one case defendants cite in support of this proposition, City of Warren v Dannis, 136 Mich App 651, 661-662 ; 357 NW2d 731 (1984), considered an issue totally different than that we face here (a dispute between a city and its treasurer, not involving the inherent power doctrine whatsoever), did so in dictum, and is not precedentially binding on us. 2004The one case defendants cite in support of this proposition, City of Warren v Dannis, 136 Mich App 651, 661-662 ; 357 NW2d 731 (1984), considered an issue totally different than that we face here (a dispute between a city and its treasurer, not involving the inherent power doctrine whatsoever), did so in dictum, and is not precedentially binding on us.	1	2004–2004
Solution Source, Inc. v. LPR Associates Ltd. Partnership green michctapp · 2002 1 sentence 2004The power “must be cautiously exercised [and] should pass every test of that guarded control which self-restraint exacts ....” Wayne I, supra at 33 .	1	2004–2004
Judges of the 74th Judicial District v. Bay County green mich · 1971 2 sentences 1986NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] 393 Mich 265 ; 225 NW2d 352 (1975). [2] 393 Mich 273 -274. [3] 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985). [4] 423 Mich 722 . [5] MCL 600.8271; MSA 27A.8271 and MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [6] 386 Mich 1 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971). [7] 442 PA 45 , 52; 274 A2d 193 (1971). [8] Wayne Circuit Judges (On Rehearing), supra, p 9. [9] 385 Mich 710 ; 190 NW2d 219 (1971). [10] MCL 600.8271(1); MSA 27A.8271(1). [11] MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [12] Const 1963, art 3, § 2. [13] 385 Mich 726 -727. [14] The majority said that while they 1986NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] 393 Mich 265 ; 225 NW2d 352 (1975). [2] 393 Mich 273 -274. [3] 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985). [4] 423 Mich 722 . [5] MCL 600.8271; MSA 27A.8271 and MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [6] 386 Mich 1 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971). [7] 442 PA 45 , 52; 274 A2d 193 (1971). [8] Wayne Circuit Judges (On Rehearing), supra, p 9. [9] 385 Mich 710 ; 190 NW2d 219 (1971). [10] MCL 600.8271(1); MSA 27A.8271(1). [11] MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [12] Const 1963, art 3, § 2. [13] 385 Mich 726 -727. [14] The majority said that while they	1	1986–1986
Livingston County v. Livingston Circuit Judge green mich · 1975 2 sentences 1986NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] 393 Mich 265 ; 225 NW2d 352 (1975). [2] 393 Mich 273 -274. [3] 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985). [4] 423 Mich 722 . [5] MCL 600.8271; MSA 27A.8271 and MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [6] 386 Mich 1 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971). [7] 442 PA 45 , 52; 274 A2d 193 (1971). [8] Wayne Circuit Judges (On Rehearing), supra, p 9. [9] 385 Mich 710 ; 190 NW2d 219 (1971). [10] MCL 600.8271(1); MSA 27A.8271(1). [11] MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [12] Const 1963, art 3, § 2. [13] 385 Mich 726 -727. [14] The majority said that while they 1986NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] 393 Mich 265 ; 225 NW2d 352 (1975). [2] 393 Mich 273 -274. [3] 423 Mich 705 ; 378 NW2d 744 (1985). [4] 423 Mich 722 . [5] MCL 600.8271; MSA 27A.8271 and MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [6] 386 Mich 1 ; 190 NW2d 228 (1971). [7] 442 PA 45 , 52; 274 A2d 193 (1971). [8] Wayne Circuit Judges (On Rehearing), supra, p 9. [9] 385 Mich 710 ; 190 NW2d 219 (1971). [10] MCL 600.8271(1); MSA 27A.8271(1). [11] MCL 600.591(1); MSA 27A.591(1). [12] Const 1963, art 3, § 2. [13] 385 Mich 726 -727. [14] The majority said that while they	1	1986–1986
State ex rel. Hillis v. Sullivan green · 1913 2 sentences 1985State ex rel Hill v Sullivan, 48 Mont 320 ; 137 P 392 (1913); Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, supra, 383 Mich 39 , 42-44 (separate opinion by Adams, J.); Leahey v Farrell, 362 Pa 52, 59-60; 66 A2d 577 (1949). 1985State ex rel Hill v Sullivan, 48 Mont 320 ; 137 P 392 (1913); Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, supra, 383 Mich 39 , 42-44 (separate opinion by Adams, J.); Leahey v Farrell, 362 Pa 52, 59-60; 66 A2d 577 (1949).	1	1985–1985
Stowell v. Board of Supervisors green mich · 1885 2 sentences 1985In Stowell v Jackson Co Bd of Supervisors, 57 Mich 31, 33-34 ; 23 NW 557 (1885), this Court granted mandamus to compel payment by the county of a hotel bill for a sequestered jury, noting that "the inherent power and duty of courts to exercise their functions must authorize such action as becomes expedient in the course of judicial business.” In Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 383 Mich 10, 26 ; 172 NW2d 436 (1969), facing a request by the judges for mandamus to compel the appropriation of money for salaries of additional personnel, this Court recognized the inherent power doctrine but restric 1985In Stowell v Jackson Co Bd of Supervisors, 57 Mich 31, 33-34 ; 23 NW 557 (1885), this Court granted mandamus to compel payment by the county of a hotel bill for a sequestered jury, noting that "the inherent power and duty of courts to exercise their functions must authorize such action as becomes expedient in the course of judicial business.” In Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 383 Mich 10, 26 ; 172 NW2d 436 (1969), facing a request by the judges for mandamus to compel the appropriation of money for salaries of additional personnel, this Court recognized the inherent power doctrine but restric	1	1985–1985
In Re the Salary of the Juvenile Director green wash · 1976 2 sentences 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm’rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963). 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra ; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm'rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963).	1	1985–1985
Smith v. Miller green colo · 1963 2 sentences 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm’rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963). 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra ; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm'rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963).	1	1985–1985
Wayne Circuit Judges v. Wayne County red mich · 1969 2 sentences 1985Indeed, the original Black-Dethmers opinion in Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 383 Mich 10 ; 172 NW2d 436 (1969) (adopted by the Court on rehearing), references several possible standards. 9 We agree with the statement of our dissenting colleagues that an inherent power analysis is implicated when judicial functions are in jeopardy. 1985Indeed, the original Black-Dethmers opinion in Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, 383 Mich 10 ; 172 NW2d 436 (1969) (adopted by the Court on rehearing), references several possible standards. 9 We agree with the statement of our dissenting colleagues that an inherent power analysis is implicated when judicial functions are in jeopardy.	1	1985–1985
NOBLE CTY. COUNCIL ETC. v. State Ex Rel. Fifer green ind · 1955 2 sentences 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm’rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963). 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra ; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm'rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963).	1	1985–1985
People Ex Rel. Bier v. Scholz green ill · 1979 2 sentences 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm’rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963). 1985See, e.g., Commonwealth v Tate, supra; Beckert v Warren, supra ; In re Salary of Juvenile Director, 87 Wash 2d 232; 552 P2d 163 (1976); Young v Pershing Co Comm'rs, supra (expenses for secretary and library); People ex rel Bier v Scholz, 77 Ill 2d 12; 394 NE2d 1157 (1979); Noble Co Council v State ex rel Fifer, 234 Ind 172; 125 NE2d 709 (1955); Smith v Miller, 153 Colo 35; 384 P2d 738 (1963).	1	1985–1985
Leahey v. Farrell green pa · 1949 2 sentences 1985State ex rel Hill v Sullivan, 48 Mont 320 ; 137 P 392 (1913); Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, supra, 383 Mich 39 , 42-44 (separate opinion by Adams, J.); Leahey v Farrell, 362 Pa 52, 59-60; 66 A2d 577 (1949). 1985State ex rel Hill v Sullivan, 48 Mont 320 ; 137 P 392 (1913); Wayne Circuit Judges v Wayne Co, supra, 383 Mich 39 , 42-44 (separate opinion by ADAMS, J.); Leahey v Farrell, 362 Pa 52, 59-60; 66 A2d 577 (1949).	1	1985–1985
People v. MacK green michctapp · 1975 2 sentences 1976People v Mack, 64 Mich App 587, 595 ; 236 NW2d 523 (1975) (Judge Kelly dissenting). 1976People v Mack, 64 Mich App 587, 595 ; 236 NW2d 523 (1975) (Judge Kelly dissenting).	1	1976–1976
People v. Wynn green mich · 1972 2 sentences 1975People v Farmer, 380 Mich 198, 208 ; 156 NW2d 504 (1968), People v Dorrikas, 354 Mich 303 ; 92 NW2d 305 (1958), People v Wynn, 386 Mich 627 ; 194 NW2d 354 (1972). 1975People v Farmer, 380 Mich 198, 208 ; 156 NW2d 504 (1968), People v Dorrikas, 354 Mich 303 ; 92 NW2d 305 (1958), People v Wynn, 386 Mich 627 ; 194 NW2d 354 (1972).	1	1975–1975
People v. Dorrikas green mich · 1958 2 sentences 1975People v Farmer, 380 Mich 198, 208 ; 156 NW2d 504 (1968), People v Dorrikas, 354 Mich 303 ; 92 NW2d 305 (1958), People v Wynn, 386 Mich 627 ; 194 NW2d 354 (1972). 1975People v Farmer, 380 Mich 198, 208 ; 156 NW2d 504 (1968), People v Dorrikas, 354 Mich 303 ; 92 NW2d 305 (1958), People v Wynn, 386 Mich 627 ; 194 NW2d 354 (1972).	1	1975–1975
People v. Farmer green mich · 1968 2 sentences 1975People v Farmer, 380 Mich 198, 208 ; 156 NW2d 504 (1968), People v Dorrikas, 354 Mich 303 ; 92 NW2d 305 (1958), People v Wynn, 386 Mich 627 ; 194 NW2d 354 (1972). 1975People v Farmer, 380 Mich 198, 208 ; 156 NW2d 504 (1968), People v Dorrikas, 354 Mich 303 ; 92 NW2d 305 (1958), People v Wynn, 386 Mich 627 ; 194 NW2d 354 (1972).	1	1975–1975
Chicago Title and Trust Co. v. Robin green ill · 1935 2 sentences 1937In Chicago Title Trust Co. v. Robin , 361 Ill. 261 ( 198 N.E. 4 ), the court rejected the inherent power doctrine and distinguished the Straus Case on the ground it concerned express contract power, approving the ruling that the bid need not be paid in cash and bonds in these words: "A trustee may be authorized by a trust deed to take the trust property on foreclosure sale for the benefit of all the bondholders and have the necessary or incidental power to bid it in at such sale." Cosmopolitan Hotel, Inc. , v. Colorado National Bank , 96 Col. 62 ( 40 Pac. [2d] 245 , 96 A.L.R. 1446 ), denied th 1937In Chicago Title Trust Co. v. Robin , 361 Ill. 261 ( 198 N.E. 4 ), the court rejected the inherent power doctrine and distinguished the Straus Case on the ground it concerned express contract power, approving the ruling that the bid need not be paid in cash and bonds in these words: "A trustee may be authorized by a trust deed to take the trust property on foreclosure sale for the benefit of all the bondholders and have the necessary or incidental power to bid it in at such sale." Cosmopolitan Hotel, Inc. , v. Colorado National Bank , 96 Col. 62 ( 40 Pac. [2d] 245 , 96 A.L.R. 1446 ), denied th	1	1937–1937

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.421 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 49.73 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.591 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

MI 8 (1937–2005) CO 3 (2007–2016) MD 2 (1988–2005) ND 2 (2012–2012) WI 2 (1980–1981) NE 2 (1998–1999) AL 2 (1974–1993)

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