Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
With the rise in planned unit developments, condominiums, and newer large-scale subdivisions, deed restrictions are increasingly common. In fact, nearly 60 million people live in homes governed by deed restrictions. …
Michigan Court of Appeals Orders Family to Tear Down Home Read MoreWhen contracting with a municipality, it is critical that the non-municipal party complete its due diligence. Although the law generally provides a number of rules to help parties harmed by …
Beware of Improper Approval of Contract When Dealing With A Municipality Read MoreIn a recent case, Rule v US Bank, the Michigan Court of Appeals declined to broaden the definition of “Owner” under MCL § 600.6023(1)(h). In 1999, the plaintiff, Wanda, became …
Michigan Court of Appeals Declines To Expand Definition of Owner Under Michigan Homestead Act Read MoreIn a recent decision handed down by the Michigan Supreme Court, Miller-Davis Co. v. Ahrens Construction, Inc., the court ruled that Michigan’s six-year statute of limitations for breach of contract, …
Statute of Repose Does Not Apply to Breach of Contract Claims Read MoreUnder the common law systems that have developed in Great Britain and the United States, real property has been held in high esteem. Land, due to its uniqueness, and scarcity …
Non-Economic Damages in Tort: Real Property is Special Read MoreIn the previous installment of this two part series, we discussed the concept of unjust enrichment and under what circumstances it can be raised. Unjust enrichment is not available where …
Remedy Without a Contract: Unjust Enrichment Part 2 Read MoreIn this two part series we will discuss the contract remedy of unjust enrichment. This first installment will explain the basic concept of unjust enrichment. Part two will discuss how …
Remedy Without a Contract: Unjust Enrichment Part 1 Read MoreIn a recent decision, Bailey v. Schaff, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling concerning the obligations that landlords owe to persons on the landlord’s premises. The Court …
New Developments in Landlord Premises Liability Read MoreMany contracts have default provisions. These provisions set forth what actions or inaction must occur for a party to default under the Agreement and for the non-defaulting party to be …
Effective Cross Default Provisions Read MoreIn most countries when a party loses an adversarial proceeding such as a lawsuit, he or she is made to pay for the other party’s costs and attorney’s fees. However, …
Is the Other Side Liable for Attorney’s Fees if I Win My Case? Read More