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need for further inquiry in Michigan

8 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2025 4 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. Kammeraadgreen
michctapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2016–2025
2 sentences

2025Id. at 139 . “ ‘There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated.’ ” Id. (citation omitted).

2025Id. at 139 . “ ‘There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated.’ ” Id. (citation omitted).

12
People v. Mathesongreen
michctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated. [Id. at 138-139 (quotation marks and citations omitted; alteration in original).] Relatedly, because competency is an ongoing matter, “a trial court must recognize its obligation to render a separate finding of competence where a plea is offered and the record provides 3 “Although cases decided before November 1, 1990, are not binding precedent, M

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In re the General Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of Pasco Sales Co.green
nysupct · 1974 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976See The Effect of Errors & Changes in the Debtor’s Name on Article Nine Security Interests, fn 7 supra; White & Summers, Handbook of the Law Under the Uniform Commercial Code (1972), § 23-16, p 833; Coogan, Public Notice under the Uniform Commercial Code & Other Recent Chattel Security Laws, Including "Notice Filing”, 47 Iowa L Rev 289, 318, fn 100 (1962); In re Kalamazoo Steel Process, Inc, supra, at 1224.

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Drope v. Missouri green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

2025There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated. [Drope v Missouri, 420 US 162, 180 ; 95 S Ct 896 ; 43 L Ed 2d 103 (1975).] -7- At the outset of the first day of trial, before trial counsel’s first request for a competency evaluation, defendant apologized to the trial court for disrespecting it at a previous hearing.

2025There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated. [Drope v Missouri, 420 US 162, 180 ; 95 S Ct 896 ; 43 L Ed 2d 103 (1975).] -7- At the outset of the first day of trial, before trial counsel’s first request for a competency evaluation, defendant apologized to the trial court for disrespecting it at a previous hearing.

32014–2025
In re Stillwell Trust green
michctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2022There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated. [Id. at 138-139 (quotation marks and citations omitted; alteration in original).] Relatedly, because competency is an ongoing matter, “a trial court must recognize its obligation to render a separate finding of competence where a plea is offered and the record provides 3 “Although cases decided before November 1, 1990, are not binding precedent, M

2022There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated. [Id. at 138-139 (quotation marks and citations omitted; alteration in original).] Relatedly, because competency is an ongoing matter, “a trial court must recognize its obligation to render a separate finding of competence where a plea is offered and the record provides 3 “Although cases decided before November 1, 1990, are not binding precedent, M

12022–2022
People v. Whyte green
michctapp · 1988
1 sentence

2022There are, of course, no fixed or immutable signs which invariably indicate the need for further inquiry to determine fitness to proceed; the question is often a difficult one in which a wide range of manifestations and subtle nuances are implicated. [Id. at 138-139 (quotation marks and citations omitted; alteration in original).] Relatedly, because competency is an ongoing matter, “a trial court must recognize its obligation to render a separate finding of competence where a plea is offered and the record provides 3 “Although cases decided before November 1, 1990, are not binding precedent, M

12022–2022
Dignan v. Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Board green
michctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2018Therefore, the sole question before the circuit court was whether the UIA’s decision “was supported by the law[.]” Dignan v Mich Pub Sch Employees Retirement Bd, 253 Mich App 571, 578 ; 659 NW2d 629 (2002).

2018Therefore, the sole question before the circuit court was whether the UIA’s decision “was supported by the law[.]” Dignan v Mich Pub Sch Employees Retirement Bd, 253 Mich App 571, 578 ; 659 NW2d 629 (2002).

12018–2018

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.2020 (6) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.2022 (6) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.2024 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.316 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.21a (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.3 (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

IL 63 (1978–2026) NY 32 (1985–2024) OH 30 (1987–2025) NC 15 (2005–2023) TX 13 (1997–2023) CA 12 (1994–2023) NJ 10 (1984–2023) MI 8 (1976–2025) AZ 6 (1984–2024) VA 5 (2002–2026) PA 5 (1979–2025) CT 4 (2008–2017) FL 4 (1975–2021) OR 4 (1989–2004) MO 4 (1978–1999) WV 3 (1989–2015) MN 3 (2009–2016) UT 3 (1989–2023) DC 3 (1991–2024) IA 3 (1994–2019) MS 3 (1997–2020) ID 3 (2012–2016) IN 2 (1988–2016) TN 2 (2009–2026) MA 2 (1997–2023) GA 2 (1998–2004) VT 2 (1993–2022) WI 2 (1984–1997) NM 2 (2004–2023) ME 2 (2018–2018)

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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