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Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1 (2026)
Impeachment of civil officers; power of house, suspension; vacancies.
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IMPEACHMENTS
Act 62 of 1872
6.1 Impeachment of civil officers; power of house, suspension; vacancies.
Sec. 1.
That the house of representatives shall have the sole power of impeaching civil officers for corrupt conduct in office, or for crimes and misdemeanors, but a majority of the members elected shall be necessary to direct an impeachment. Every officer impeached may by the governor be suspended in the exercise of his office until his acquittal, and the governor may make a provisional appointment to a vacancy occasioned by the suspension of an officer until he shall be acquitted, or until after the election and qualification of a successor.
History: 1872, Act 62, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1872 ;-- How. 50 ;-- CL 1897, 18 ;-- CL 1915, 32 ;-- CL 1929, 59 ;-- CL 1948, 6.1
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 58
cases (14 in the last 5 years), 1947–2024 · leading case: Soupal v. Shady View, Inc, 672 N.W.2d 171 (Mich. 2003).
Soupal v. Shady View, Inc, 672 N.W.2d 171 (Mich. 2003). “As is relevant here, the R-1 classification permits "dwellings," "[a]ccessory buildings or structures," and "[a]ccessory uses and activity related to principal use." It is apparent from the trial testimony that the cabin on lot 139 was designed to be a single-family dwelling and…”
Alpha Capital Mgmt., Inc. v. Rentenbach, 792 N.W.2d 344 (Mich. Ct. App. 2010). “1 shall not apply, and Seller shall not be held liable for any breach thereof, if Buyer or Guarantor has breached the Buyer’s and Guarantor’s Representations and Warranties or any covenant or obligation contained in this Offer or any of the Related Agreements, including, without…”
People of Michigan v. Selesa Arrosieur Likine, 492 Mich. 367 (Mich. 2012). “, State v Welsh, 8 Wash App 719, 722-723; 508 P2d 1041 (1973) (stating, with regard to the element of intent, that there is no criminal liability for an unconscious act and explaining that “during a psychomotor seizure, a person is not conscious of his behavior; his actions are…”
Beck v. Fca Us LLC, 273 F. Supp. 3d 735 (E.D. Mich. 2017). “In particular, section 6.1 the booklet, entitled ‘Where to Take Your Vehicle,” *758 clearly states that, for vehicles in the United States: Warranty service must be done- by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram dealer.”
Square Lake Hills Condo. Ass'n v. Bloomfield Twp., 471 N.W.2d 321 (Mich. 1991). “Section 6.1. In the event that any one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this Ordinance shall be found to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity nor the enforceability of the remaining sections, provisions,…”
Manning v. City of Hazel Park, 509 N.W.2d 874 (Mich. Ct. App. 1993). “Hazel Park Charter, ch VI, § 6.1(b). Binkley and McGough, as mayor and as mayor pro tempore respectively, were not city council members and could not, through any oral promises, bind the city to an employment contract with plaintiff.”
People v. Oliver, 338 N.W.2d 167 (Mich. 1983). “[6] See, generally, 2 LaFave, Search and Seizure, § 6.1. [7] Recently, the United States Supreme Court has held that Payton is to be given retroactive application to all cases pending on appeal.”
Bullock v. Auto. Club of Mich., 444 N.W.2d 114 (Mich. 1989). “Nevertheless, one scholar's observation about the conditions which gave rise to the statute is so strikingly familiar that it demands reflection: "Litigation indeed came close to a form of sanctioned aggression, and it was an aggressive age.”
City of Hazel Park v. Potter, 426 N.W.2d 789 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). “Plaintiff claims that this provision conflicts with § 6.1(b) of the city charter. Section 6.1(b) states: *719 The City Manager shall hold office by virtue of appointment by the Council, which body shall also set his salary.”
Anderson v. Emerson Elec. Co., 351 F. Supp. 2d 740 (W.D. Mich. 2004). “Section 6.1 of the Plan states: An active participant who shall have attained at least age forty, who has at least ten years of pension credited service, and who becomes permanently disabled .”
Farrimond v. Bd. of Educ. East Jordan Pub. Sch., 359 N.W.2d 245 (Mich. Ct. App. 1984). “Section 6.1 of the agreement states: "This agreement shall supersede any rules, regulations or practices of the board which shall be contrary to or inconsistent with its terms.”
In Re Dow Corning Corp., 244 B.R. 634 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1999). “Disclosure Statement § 6.1(C)(4). Claims of those who do not meet the above citizenship or residency requirements, but who had their breast-implant procedures performed inside the Greater U.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(C)(4) — 1 case
In Re Dow Corning Corp., 244 B.R. 634 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1999). “Disclosure Statement § 6.1(C)(4). Claims of those who do not meet the above citizenship or residency requirements, but who had their breast-implant procedures performed inside the Greater U.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(C)(8) — 1 case
In Re Dow Corning Corp., 244 B.R. 634 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1999). “Disclosure Statement § 6.1(C)(4). Claims of those who do not meet the above citizenship or residency requirements, but who had their breast-implant procedures performed inside the Greater U.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(a) — 2 cases
Bruce Whitman v. City of Burton, 874 N.W.2d 743 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015).
Bruce Whitman v. City of Burton (Mich. Ct. App. 2015).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(a)(ii) — 1 case
Dana Light Axle Mfg. LLC v. US Mfg. LLC (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(b) — 3 cases
Soupal v. Shady View, Inc, 672 N.W.2d 171 (Mich. 2003). “As is relevant here, the R-1 classification permits "dwellings," "[a]ccessory buildings or structures," and "[a]ccessory uses and activity related to principal use." It is apparent from the trial testimony that the cabin on lot 139 was designed to be a single-family dwelling and…”
Manning v. City of Hazel Park, 509 N.W.2d 874 (Mich. Ct. App. 1993). “Hazel Park Charter, ch VI, § 6.1(b). Binkley and McGough, as mayor and as mayor pro tempore respectively, were not city council members and could not, through any oral promises, bind the city to an employment contract with plaintiff.”
City of Hazel Park v. Potter, 426 N.W.2d 789 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). “Plaintiff claims that this provision conflicts with § 6.1(b) of the city charter. Section 6.1(b) states: *719 The City Manager shall hold office by virtue of appointment by the Council, which body shall also set his salary.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(b)(i) — 1 case
Dana Light Axle Mfg. LLC v. US Mfg. LLC (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(c) — 6 cases
People of Michigan v. Selesa Arrosieur Likine, 492 Mich. 367 (Mich. 2012). “, State v Welsh, 8 Wash App 719, 722-723; 508 P2d 1041 (1973) (stating, with regard to the element of intent, that there is no criminal liability for an unconscious act and explaining that “during a psychomotor seizure, a person is not conscious of his behavior; his actions are…”
People v. Ward, 765 N.W.2d 881 (Mich. 2009).
Bruce Whitman v. City of Burton, 874 N.W.2d 743 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015).
City of Troy v. Ohlinger, 475 N.W.2d 54 (Mich. 1991).
People v. Vandelinder, 481 N.W.2d 787 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(e) — 1 case
In re Kazi Foods of Michigan, Inc., 473 B.R. 711 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2012).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.1(i) — 1 case
Alpha Capital Mgmt., Inc. v. Rentenbach, 792 N.W.2d 344 (Mich. Ct. App. 2010). “1 shall not apply, and Seller shall not be held liable for any breach thereof, if Buyer or Guarantor has breached the Buyer’s and Guarantor’s Representations and Warranties or any covenant or obligation contained in this Offer or any of the Related Agreements, including, without…”
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