49 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1927–2023 3 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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Rusha v. Department of Correctionsgreen2 sentences2018The notice provision provides as follows: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or notice shall be signed and verified b 2018The notice provision provides as follows: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or notice shall be signed and verified b | 4 | 7 |
McCAHAN v. BRENNANgreen2 sentences2019ANALYSIS A. MCL 600.6431 MCL 600.6431 establishes when and how a claim against a government agency may be initiated: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed t 2019ANALYSIS A. MCL 600.6431 MCL 600.6431 establishes when and how a claim against a government agency may be initiated: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed t | 3 | 13 |
Mitcham v. City of Detroitgreen2 sentences2018See Mitcham v City of Detroit, 355 Mich 182, 203 ; 94 NW2d 388 (1959). -2- (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or noti 2018See Mitcham v City of Detroit, 355 Mich 182, 203 ; 94 NW2d 388 (1959). -2- (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or noti | 2 | 2 |
Rowland v. Washtenaw County Road Commissiongreen2 sentences2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice 2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice | 1 | 1 |
Moulter v. City of Grand Rapidsgreen2 sentences2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice 2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice | 1 | 1 |
Gagnon v. Scarpellired1 sentence1975Gagnon v Scarpelli, supra, 411 US at 782, fn 5 . | 1 | 1 |
| Hill v. Clark Equipment Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Pusquilian v. Cedar Point, Incgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Ohio Brass Company v. Allied Products Corporationgreen1 sentence1973(Emphasis supplied.) 3 “The forms of action we have buried, but they still rule us from their graves.” Maitland, The Forms of Action at Common Law, p 1. 4 MCLA 600.5805(7); MSA 27A.5805(7). 5 MCLA 440.1101 etseq.;MSA 19.1101 etseq. 6 Layman v Keller Ladders, Inc, 224 Tenn 396; 455 SW2d 594 (1970), applies the four-year limitation period from the code which runs from the point when delivery is made; Heavner v Uniroyal, Inc, 118 NJ Super 116; 286 A2d 718 (1972), in spite of a four-year period in the commercial code, applies a two-year limitation period for breach of warranties resulting in perso | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Michelle Renee Fairley v. Department of Corrections
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2 sentences2020When plaintiff filed her complaint, MCL 600.6431(1) provided: No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or notice shall be signe 2018The statute provides in relevant part as follows: No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or notice shall be signed and verifi | 9 | 2017–2023 |
People v. Lorentzen
green
2 sentences2014Bullock, 440 Mich at 33-34 , citing Lorentzen, 387 Mich at 176-181 . 2014Bullock, 440 Mich at 33-34 , citing Lorentzen, 387 Mich at 176-181 . | 3 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Bullock
green
2 sentences2014Bullock, 440 Mich at 33-34 , citing Lorentzen, 387 Mich at 176-181 . 2014Bullock, 440 Mich at 33-34 , citing Lorentzen, 387 Mich at 176-181 . | 3 | 2014–2014 |
Melissa Mays v. Governor Rick Snyder
green
2 sentences2019This statute "details the notice requirements that must be met in order to pursue a claim against the state, including a general deadline of one year after accrual of the claim." McCahan , 492 Mich. at 744 -745 , 822 N.W.2d 747 . "[A plaintiff] must adhere to the conditions precedent in MCL 600.6431(1) to successfully expose ... state agencies to liability," Fairley v. Dep't of Corrections , 497 Mich. 290 , 298, 871 N.W.2d 129 (2015), and the "failure to strictly comply warrants dismissal of the claim," Mays v. Governor , 323 Mich. App. 1 , 27, 916 N.W.2d 227 (2018). 2019This statute "details the notice requirements that must be met in order to pursue a claim against the state, including a general deadline of one year after accrual of the claim." McCahan , 492 Mich. at 744 -745 , 822 N.W.2d 747 . "[A plaintiff] must adhere to the conditions precedent in MCL 600.6431(1) to successfully expose ... state agencies to liability," Fairley v. Dep't of Corrections , 497 Mich. 290 , 298, 871 N.W.2d 129 (2015), and the "failure to strictly comply warrants dismissal of the claim," Mays v. Governor , 323 Mich. App. 1 , 27, 916 N.W.2d 227 (2018). | 2 | 2019–2019 |
Cheboygan Sportsman Club v. Cheboygan County Prosecuting Attorney
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2 sentences2018That notice of Cheboygan Sportsman Club v Cheboygan Co Prosecuting Attorney, 307 Mich App 71, 73 ; 858 NW2d 751 (2014). -10- intent would not have been held to the more demanding requirements of a complaint pursuant to MCR 2.111(B), would not have been subject to a motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(8) for failure to state a claim for which relief could be granted, and would not have been subject to a motion for sanctions for the filing of a frivolous complaint due to plaintiffs’ alleged lack of adequate information to sustain such a complaint at that time pursuant to MCR 2018That notice of Cheboygan Sportsman Club v Cheboygan Co Prosecuting Attorney, 307 Mich App 71, 73 ; 858 NW2d 751 (2014). -10- intent would not have been held to the more demanding requirements of a complaint pursuant to MCR 2.111(B), would not have been subject to a motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(8) for failure to state a claim for which relief could be granted, and would not have been subject to a motion for sanctions for the filing of a frivolous complaint due to plaintiffs’ alleged lack of adequate information to sustain such a complaint at that time pursuant to MCR | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Belden v. Blackman
neutral
2 sentences1995Plaintiffs rely on Belden v Blackman, 118 Mich 448 ; 76 NW 979 (1898), and DeVito v Blenc, 47 Mich App 524 ; 209 NW2d 728 (1973), for the proposition that Michigan’s borrowing statute borrows the statute of limitations of the place where the claim accrued, but not its toiling provisions. 1995Plaintiffs rely on Belden v Blackman, 118 Mich 448 ; 76 NW 979 (1898), and DeVito v Blenc, 47 Mich App 524 ; 209 NW2d 728 (1973), for the proposition that Michigan’s borrowing statute borrows the statute of limitations of the place where the claim accrued, but not its toiling provisions. | 2 | 1987–1995 |
DeVito v. Blenc
green
2 sentences1995Plaintiffs rely on Belden v Blackman, 118 Mich 448 ; 76 NW 979 (1898), and DeVito v Blenc, 47 Mich App 524 ; 209 NW2d 728 (1973), for the proposition that Michigan’s borrowing statute borrows the statute of limitations of the place where the claim accrued, but not its toiling provisions. 1995Plaintiffs rely on Belden v Blackman, 118 Mich 448 ; 76 NW 979 (1898), and DeVito v Blenc, 47 Mich App 524 ; 209 NW2d 728 (1973), for the proposition that Michigan’s borrowing statute borrows the statute of limitations of the place where the claim accrued, but not its toiling provisions. | 2 | 1987–1995 |
Parish v. B F Goodrich Co.
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2 sentences1978Parish v BF Goodrich Co, 395 Mich 271 ; 235 NW2d 570 (1975). 1978Parish v BF Goodrich Co, 395 Mich 271 ; 235 NW2d 570 (1975). | 2 | 1977–1978 |
Dover & Co. v. United Pacific Insurance
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2 sentences1974In a concurring opinion, then Judge, now Justice, Levin stated in Dover & Co v United Pacific Insurance Co, 38 Mich App 727, 730 ; 197 NW2d 126 (1972): "Statutes requiring notice of claim serve a different purpose than statutes of limitations. 1974In a concurring opinion, then Judge, now Justice, Levin stated in Dover & Co v United Pacific Insurance Co, 38 Mich App 727, 730 ; 197 NW2d 126 (1972): "Statutes requiring notice of claim serve a different purpose than statutes of limitations. | 2 | 1974–1974 |
Abendschein v. Farrell
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2 sentences1973Abendschein v *386 Farrell, 382 Mich 510 (1969), obliges us to apply the lex loci — in this case, the substantive law of Alabama. 1973Abendschein v Farrell, 382 Mich 510 (1969). 4 Michigan has adopted the Uniform Statute of Limitations on Foreign Claims Act, MCLA 600.5861; MSA 27A.5861, subsection (2) of which reads: "The period of limitation applicable to a claim accruing outside of this state shall be either that prescribed by the law of the place where the claim accrued or by the law of this state, whichever bars the claim.” 5 We decline to follow Wilson v Eubanks, 36 Mich App 287 (1971), cited by plaintiff, if indeed Wilson has any application. 6 MCLA 600.5851(1); MSA 27A.5851(1) reads: "If the person first entitled to m | 2 | 1973–1973 |
In re Hill
green
1 sentence2019MCL 600.6431(3); MCL 600.5827; cf. Frank v Linkner, 500 Mich 133 , 149-153; 894 NW2d 574 (2017). [Bauserman v Unemployment Ins Agency, 501 Mich 1047 (2018).] In its subsequent decision, the Michigan Supreme Court considered whether plaintiffs had complied with MCL 600.6431, which provides, in pertinent part: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, com | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Beasley v. State
green
1 sentence2019The statute does not provide further guidance on what is meant by “the happening of the event giving rise to the cause of action.” In Beasley v State, 483 Mich 1025, 1028 ; 765 NW2d 608 (2009), however, our Supreme Court found the statutory language clear and clarified that, “[s]ubsections 1 and 3 [of MCL 600.6431] together provide that in all actions for personal injuries, “[n]o claim may be maintained against the state” unless the claimant files the required notice of the claim or the claim itself within 6 months of the accrual of the claim.” A claim accrues, for purposes of MCL 600.6431, on | 1 | 2019–2019 |
People v. Fuller
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1 sentence2019The statute does not provide further guidance on what is meant by “the happening of the event giving rise to the cause of action.” In Beasley v State, 483 Mich 1025, 1028 ; 765 NW2d 608 (2009), however, our Supreme Court found the statutory language clear and clarified that, “[s]ubsections 1 and 3 [of MCL 600.6431] together provide that in all actions for personal injuries, “[n]o claim may be maintained against the state” unless the claimant files the required notice of the claim or the claim itself within 6 months of the accrual of the claim.” A claim accrues, for purposes of MCL 600.6431, on | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Mudge v. MacOmb County
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2 sentences2019Mudge v Macomb Co, 458 Mich 87, 105 ; 580 NW2d 845 (1998). 2 MCL 600.6431(1) provides: No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim 2019Mudge v Macomb Co, 458 Mich 87, 105 ; 580 NW2d 845 (1998). 2 MCL 600.6431(1) provides: No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Cooke Contracting Co. v. Department of State Highways 1
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2 sentences2016In the Court of Claims, a claim accrues for purposes of MCL 600.6431(1) when a “suit may be maintained thereon.” Cooke Contracting Co v Michigan, 55 Mich App 336, 338 ; 222 NW2d 231 (1974). 2016In the Court of Claims, a claim accrues for purposes of MCL 600.6431(1) when a “suit may be maintained thereon.” Cooke Contracting Co v Michigan, 55 Mich App 336, 338 ; 222 NW2d 231 (1974). | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Pierson Sand and Gravel, Inc. v. Keeler Brass Co.
green
1 sentence2014Pierson Sand & Gravel, 460 Mich at 376 . 4 To the extent plaintiff may arguably do so, we have disposed of such claims in other sections of this opinion. 5 MCL 600.6331 reads: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Sun Valley Foods Co. v. Ward
green
2 sentences2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice 2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice | 1 | 2012–2012 |
United States v. Turkette
green
2 sentences2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice 2012ANALYSIS Generally, governmental agencies in Michigan are statutorily immune from tort liability.11 However, because the government may voluntarily subject itself to liability, it may also place conditions or limitations on the liability imposed.12 One such condition on the right to sue the state is the notice provision of the Court of Claims Act, MCL 600.6431, which provides in full: (1) No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Robertson v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
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2 sentences2010Accordingly, venue exists where the Legislature has stated that venue should exist, and “our judicial role ‘precludes imposing different policy choices than those selected by the Legislature ....’” Robertson v DaimlerChrysler Corp, 465 Mich 732, 759 ; 641 NW2d 567 (2002), quoting People v Sobczak-Obetts, 463 Mich 687, 694 ; 625 NW2d 764 (2001). 2010Accordingly, venue exists where the Legislature has stated that venue should exist, and “our judicial role ‘precludes imposing different policy choices than those selected by the Legislature ....’” Robertson v DaimlerChrysler Corp, 465 Mich 732, 759 ; 641 NW2d 567 (2002), quoting People v Sobczak-Obetts, 463 Mich 687, 694 ; 625 NW2d 764 (2001). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
People v. Sobczak-Obetts
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2 sentences2010Accordingly, venue exists where the Legislature has stated that venue should exist, and “our judicial role ‘precludes imposing different policy choices than those selected by the Legislature ....’” Robertson v DaimlerChrysler Corp, 465 Mich 732, 759 ; 641 NW2d 567 (2002), quoting People v Sobczak-Obetts, 463 Mich 687, 694 ; 625 NW2d 764 (2001). 2010Accordingly, venue exists where the Legislature has stated that venue should exist, and “our judicial role ‘precludes imposing different policy choices than those selected by the Legislature ....’” Robertson v DaimlerChrysler Corp, 465 Mich 732, 759 ; 641 NW2d 567 (2002), quoting People v Sobczak-Obetts, 463 Mich 687, 694 ; 625 NW2d 764 (2001). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Goode v. Department of Social Services
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1 sentence1988The defendants rely on the Court of Appeals holding in Goode v Dep’t of Social Services, supra, that telephone hearings take place both at the place where the hearing referee is located and at the local office where the claimant attends. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Oak Construction Co. v. Department of State Highways
green
2 sentences1974That statute provides: "No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or notice shall be signed and verified by the claimant before 1974That statute provides: "No claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within 1 year after such claim has accrued, files in the office of the clerk of the court of claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state or any of its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms or agencies, stating the time when and the place where such claim arose and in detail the nature of the same and of the items of damage alleged or claimed to have been sustained, which claim or notice shall be signed and verified by the claimant before | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Layman v. Keller Ladders, Inc. green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Wilson v. Eubanks green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Andrianos v. Community Traction Co. green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
Hoffman v. A. B. Chance Co.
green
1 sentence1973(Emphasis supplied.) 3 “The forms of action we have buried, but they still rule us from their graves.” Maitland, The Forms of Action at Common Law, p 1. 4 MCLA 600.5805(7); MSA 27A.5805(7). 5 MCLA 440.1101 etseq.;MSA 19.1101 etseq. 6 Layman v Keller Ladders, Inc, 224 Tenn 396; 455 SW2d 594 (1970), applies the four-year limitation period from the code which runs from the point when delivery is made; Heavner v Uniroyal, Inc, 118 NJ Super 116; 286 A2d 718 (1972), in spite of a four-year period in the commercial code, applies a two-year limitation period for breach of warranties resulting in perso | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Heavner v. Uniroyal, Inc. green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Beal v. Turner green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Burns v. Ohio green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Lane v. Brown green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| State v. LeVier green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Matter of Townsend green | 1 | 1955–1955 |
| People v. Ringsted green | 1 | 1927–1927 |
| People v. Aldrich neutral | 1 | 1927–1927 |
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.