3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 11 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Manuel v. Gill.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel v. Gill Anchor | green | “in general, our courts have said that the term 'may' is 'permissive,' as opposed to the term 'shall,' which is considered 'mandatory” | 4 |
| 2 | In Re BAIL BOND FORFEITURE | green | “while the term 'may' is permissive, not mandatory, the term 'shall,' as discussed, is a 'mandatory term, not a permissive one” | 4 |
| 3 | Popma v. Auto Club Ins. Ass'n. | green | “under this rule, attorney fees are not ordinarily recoverable unless a statute, court rule, or common- law exception provides to the contrary. see mcl 600.2405(6); msa 27a.2405(6).” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.