Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The Michigan Supreme Court this afternoon issued a short (two page) Order that reversed the Court of Appeals opinion in Residential Funding Co. v Saurman, which I discussed previously. The …
Breaking: Saurman Reversed Read MoreA recent case decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether a “judgment lien survives and can be foreclosed on after the judgment debtor’s conveyance of …
Court of Appeals Interprets the Judgment Lien Creditor Act Read MoreIn 1031 Lapeer L.L.C. v. Rice, the defendant sought to lease a gas station to the plaintiff for a period of ten years. The defendant knew that the property was …
Failure to Disclose Environmental Contamination Can Void the Sale or Lease of Property Read MoreWhat does the word “reimburse” mean? That was the issue recently decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, in Grosse Isle Twp. V. Grosse Isle Bridge Co. In this case, …
Michigan Court of Appeals Defines the Word “Reimburse” Broadly Read MoreCase evaluation is a process in Michigan to attempt to settle cases before trial. The court rules require the parties to submit written and oral statements of their positions to …
Case Evaluation Sanctions and the Interest of Justice Exception Read MoreA $14.9 Million verdict was recently overturned by the Michigan Supreme Court. The Supreme Court determined that there was error on part of the trial judge in the jury selection …
Jury Selection – Judge’s Attempt to Ensure Racially Proportionate Jury Found Invalid Read MoreThe Michigan Worker’s Disability Compensation Act (WDCA) was created in order to ensure that employees injured on the job would receive compensation for their injuries, while at the same time …
Court of Appeals Erodes Worker’s Compensation Exclusive Remedy Provision Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals has just issued a ruling that describes the duties and responsibilities of not only insurance agents, but also the insured. In General Agency Company v. …
What Are the Duties of the Insurance Agent Regarding Coverage and Premiums? Read MoreWhen will a Court treat two separate written contracts as a single agreement? In Johandes v Crowell (Click here for a PDF), decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals on …
One Contract or Two? Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals has issued a decision that changes the way interest is calculated on every single Judgment issued by a Michigan Court. Under Michigan Law, interest accrues …
New Calculation of Interest Rates on Judgments Read More