52 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2026 8 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.
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People v. Wagergreen2 sentences2003"An anchoring principle of jurisprudence, and the foremost rule of statutory construction, is that courts are to effect the intent of the Legislature." People v. Wager, 460 Mich. 118 , 123 n. 7, 594 N.W.2d 487 (1999). 2003"An anchoring principle of jurisprudence, and the foremost rule of statutory construction, is that courts are to effect the intent of the Legislature." People v. Wager, 460 Mich. 118 , 123 n. 7, 594 N.W.2d 487 (1999). | 9 | 11 |
Sun Valley Foods Co. v. Wardgreen2 sentences2022“The foremost rule, and our primary task in construing a statute, is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature.” Sun Valley Foods Co v Ward, 460 Mich 230, 236 ; 596 NW2d 119 (1999). 2022“The foremost rule, and our primary task in construing a statute, is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature.” Sun Valley Foods Co v Ward, 460 Mich 230, 236 ; 596 NW2d 119 (1999). | 1 | 9 |
Murphy v. Michigan Bell Telephone Co.green2 sentences2011Murphy v Michigan Bell Telephone Co, 447 Mich 93, 98 ; 523 NW2d 310 (1994). 2011Murphy v Michigan Bell Telephone Co, 447 Mich 93, 98 ; 523 NW2d 310 (1994). | 1 | 9 |
Eller v. Metro Industrial Contracting, Inc.green1 sentence2022See Eller v Metro Indus Contracting, Inc, 261 Mich App 569, 571 ; 683 NW2d 242 (2004) (“An issue is moot and should not be reached if a court can no longer fashion a remedy.”). -5- fraudulent insured and the innocent third party to determine if the third party had some knowledge of the fraud; (3) the nature of the innocent third party’s conduct, whether reckless or negligent, in the injury-causing event; (4) the availability of an alternate avenue for recovery if the insurance policy is not enforced; and (5) a determination of whether policy enforcement only serves to relieve the fraudulent in | 1 | 1 |
Eller v. Metro Industrial Contracting, Inc.green1 sentence2022See Eller v Metro Indus Contracting, Inc, 261 Mich App 569, 571 ; 683 NW2d 242 (2004) (“An issue is moot and should not be reached if a court can no longer fashion a remedy.”). -5- fraudulent insured and the innocent third party to determine if the third party had some knowledge of the fraud; (3) the nature of the innocent third party’s conduct, whether reckless or negligent, in the injury-causing event; (4) the availability of an alternate avenue for recovery if the insurance policy is not enforced; and (5) a determination of whether policy enforcement only serves to relieve the fraudulent in | 1 | 1 |
Brang Inc v. Liquor Control Commissiongreen2 sentences2021Brang, Inc v Liquor Control Comm, 320 Mich App 652, 661 ; 910 NW2d 309 (2017) (“Just as with statutes, the foremost rule in construing an administrative rule, and our primary task, is to discern and give effect to the administrative agency’s intent.”). 2021Brang, Inc v Liquor Control Comm, 320 Mich App 652, 661 ; 910 NW2d 309 (2017) (“Just as with statutes, the foremost rule in construing an administrative rule, and our primary task, is to discern and give effect to the administrative agency’s intent.”). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Nawwasgreen1 sentence2017See MCL 600.2922(6)(d). 7 Betty’s other two children predeceased Cliffman. 8 In re Combs Estate, 257 Mich App 622 (2003). 9 In re Cliffman Estate, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued June 9, 2015 (Docket No. 321174). 10 Id. at 2 (citations omitted), quoting Combs, 257 Mich App at 625 . 11 In re Cliffman Estate, 499 Mich 874 (2016). 4 Issues of statutory construction are reviewed de novo. 12 “An anchoring rule of jurisprudence, and the foremost rule of statutory construction, is that courts are to effect the intent of the Legislature.” 13 This Court also examines the | 1 | 1 |
In Re Combs Estategreen2 sentences2017See MCL 600.2922(6)(d). 7 Betty’s other two children predeceased Cliffman. 8 In re Combs Estate, 257 Mich App 622 (2003). 9 In re Cliffman Estate, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued June 9, 2015 (Docket No. 321174). 10 Id. at 2 (citations omitted), quoting Combs, 257 Mich App at 625 . 11 In re Cliffman Estate, 499 Mich 874 (2016). 4 Issues of statutory construction are reviewed de novo. 12 “An anchoring rule of jurisprudence, and the foremost rule of statutory construction, is that courts are to effect the intent of the Legislature.” 13 This Court also examines the 2017See MCL 600.2922(6)(d). 7 Betty’s other two children predeceased Cliffman. 8 In re Combs Estate, 257 Mich App 622 (2003). 9 In re Cliffman Estate, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued June 9, 2015 (Docket No. 321174). 10 Id. at 2 (citations omitted), quoting Combs, 257 Mich App at 625 . 11 In re Cliffman Estate, 499 Mich 874 (2016). 4 Issues of statutory construction are reviewed de novo. 12 “An anchoring rule of jurisprudence, and the foremost rule of statutory construction, is that courts are to effect the intent of the Legislature.” 13 This Court also examines the | 1 | 1 |
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Roberts v. Mecosta County General Hospital
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2 sentences2008Our Supreme Court provided guiding principles for performing this task in Roberts v Mecosta Co Gen Hosp, 466 Mich 57, 63 ; 642 NW2d 663 (2002): An anchoring rule of jurisprudence, and the foremost rule of statutory construction, is that courts are to effect the intent of the Legislature. 2008Our Supreme Court provided guiding principles for performing this task in Roberts v Mecosta Co Gen Hosp, 466 Mich 57, 63 ; 642 NW2d 663 (2002): An anchoring rule of jurisprudence, and the foremost rule of statutory construction, is that courts are to effect the intent of the Legislature. | 15 | 2002–2008 |
Whitman v. City of Burton
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2 sentences2014The foremost rule of statutory construction “is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature.” Whitman v City of Burton, 493 Mich 303, 311 ; 831 NW2d 223 (2013). 2014The foremost rule of statutory construction “is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature.” Whitman v City of Burton, 493 Mich 303, 311 ; 831 NW2d 223 (2013). | 6 | 2014–2022 |
People v. Lyon
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2 sentences2026“The foremost rule of statutory construction is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature.” People v Lyon, 310 Mich App 515, 517 ; 872 NW2d 243 (2015). 2016“The foremost rule of statutory construction is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature.” People v Lyon, 310 Mich App 515, 517 ; ___ NW2d ___ (2015). | 2 | 2016–2026 |
United States v. Turkette
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2 sentences2017We begin by examining the language of the statute, which provides “ ‘the most reliable evidence of its intent[.]’ ” Id., quoting United States v Turkette, 452 US 576, 593 ; 101 S Ct 2524 ; 69 L Ed 2d 246 (1981). 2017We begin by examining the language of the statute, which provides “ ‘the most reliable evidence of its intent[.]’ ” Id., quoting United States v Turkette, 452 US 576, 593 ; 101 S Ct 2524 ; 69 L Ed 2d 246 (1981). | 2 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Cole
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2 sentences2016People v Cole, 491 Mich. 324, 330 ; 817 N.W.2d 497 (2012). 2015People v Cole, 491 Mich 325, 330 ; 817 NW2d 497 (2012). | 2 | 2015–2016 |
People ex rel. Twitchell v. Blodgett
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2 sentences1988The Michigan Supreme Court said in Sam v Balardo, 411 Mich 405, 417-418 ; 308 NW2d 142 (1981): In Jones v Grand Ledge Public Schools, 349 Mich 1, 9 ; 84 NW2d 327 (1957), this Court, in quoting Justice COOLEY from the early case of People ex rel Twitchell v Blodgett, 13 Mich 127 (1865), reiterated the foremost rule of statutory construction: "There are certain well-settled rules for the construction of statutes, which no court can safely disregard. 1988The Michigan Supreme Court said in Sam v Balardo, 411 Mich 405, 417-418 ; 308 NW2d 142 (1981): In Jones v Grand Ledge Public Schools, 349 Mich 1, 9 ; 84 NW2d 327 (1957), this Court, in quoting Justice Cooley from the early case of People ex rel Twitchell v Blodgett, 13 Mich 127 (1865), reiterated the foremost rule of statutory construction: "There are certain well-settled rules for the construction of statutes, which no court can safely disregard. | 2 | 1981–1988 |
Jones v. Grand Ledge Public Schools
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2 sentences1988The Michigan Supreme Court said in Sam v Balardo, 411 Mich 405, 417-418 ; 308 NW2d 142 (1981): In Jones v Grand Ledge Public Schools, 349 Mich 1, 9 ; 84 NW2d 327 (1957), this Court, in quoting Justice Cooley from the early case of People ex rel Twitchell v Blodgett, 13 Mich 127 (1865), reiterated the foremost rule of statutory construction: "There are certain well-settled rules for the construction of statutes, which no court can safely disregard. 1988The Michigan Supreme Court said in Sam v Balardo, 411 Mich 405, 417-418 ; 308 NW2d 142 (1981): In Jones v Grand Ledge Public Schools, 349 Mich 1, 9 ; 84 NW2d 327 (1957), this Court, in quoting Justice Cooley from the early case of People ex rel Twitchell v Blodgett, 13 Mich 127 (1865), reiterated the foremost rule of statutory construction: "There are certain well-settled rules for the construction of statutes, which no court can safely disregard. | 2 | 1981–1988 |
Drew v. Cass County
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2 sentences2023“The words used by the Legislature in writing a statute provide us with the most reliable evidence of the Legislature’s intent.” Drew v Cass County, 299 Mich App 495, 499 ; 830 NW2d 832 (2013). 2023“The words used by the Legislature in writing a statute provide us with the most reliable evidence of the Legislature’s intent.” Drew v Cass County, 299 Mich App 495, 499 ; 830 NW2d 832 (2013). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Hill
green
2 sentences2011Raising or lowering tax liability is a highly political undertaking in this state. 16 People v Hill, 486 Mich 658, 667 ; 786 NW2d 601 (2010). 17 In Sun Valley Foods Co v Ward, 460 Mich 230, 236 ; 596 NW2d 119 (1999), we stated: The foremost rule, and our primary task in construing a statute, is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature. 2011Raising or lowering tax liability is a highly political undertaking in this state. 16 People v Hill, 486 Mich 658, 667 ; 786 NW2d 601 (2010). 17 In Sun Valley Foods Co v Ward, 460 Mich 230, 236 ; 596 NW2d 119 (1999), we stated: The foremost rule, and our primary task in construing a statute, is to discern and give effect to the intent of the Legislature. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
People v. Morey
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2 sentences2009The foremost principle “in construing statutes is ‘to discern and give effect to the Legislature’s intent.’” People v Williams, 475 Mich 245, 250 ; 716 NW2d 208 (2006), quoting People v Morey, 461 Mich 325, 330 ; 603 NW2d 250 (1999). 2009The foremost principle “in construing statutes is ‘to discern and give effect to the Legislature’s intent.’” People v Williams, 475 Mich 245, 250 ; 716 NW2d 208 (2006), quoting People v Morey, 461 Mich 325, 330 ; 603 NW2d 250 (1999). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
People v. Williams
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2 sentences2009The foremost principle “in construing statutes is ‘to discern and give effect to the Legislature’s intent.’” People v Williams, 475 Mich 245, 250 ; 716 NW2d 208 (2006), quoting People v Morey, 461 Mich 325, 330 ; 603 NW2d 250 (1999). 2009The foremost principle “in construing statutes is ‘to discern and give effect to the Legislature’s intent.’” People v Williams, 475 Mich 245, 250 ; 716 NW2d 208 (2006), quoting People v Morey, 461 Mich 325, 330 ; 603 NW2d 250 (1999). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Sam v. Balardo
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2 sentences1988The Michigan Supreme Court said in Sam v Balardo, 411 Mich 405, 417-418 ; 308 NW2d 142 (1981): In Jones v Grand Ledge Public Schools, 349 Mich 1, 9 ; 84 NW2d 327 (1957), this Court, in quoting Justice Cooley from the early case of People ex rel Twitchell v Blodgett, 13 Mich 127 (1865), reiterated the foremost rule of statutory construction: "There are certain well-settled rules for the construction of statutes, which no court can safely disregard. 1988The Michigan Supreme Court said in Sam v Balardo, 411 Mich 405, 417-418 ; 308 NW2d 142 (1981): In Jones v Grand Ledge Public Schools, 349 Mich 1, 9 ; 84 NW2d 327 (1957), this Court, in quoting Justice Cooley from the early case of People ex rel Twitchell v Blodgett, 13 Mich 127 (1865), reiterated the foremost rule of statutory construction: "There are certain well-settled rules for the construction of statutes, which no court can safely disregard. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
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.
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.