Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In 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 MoreWhere your business has open accounts with customers, it is important that any attempts at collecting payment be made timely. Although the normal rule allows breach of contract actions to …
Payments on Open Accounts for the Sale of Goods are Subject to the 4 Year Statute of Limitations Read MoreThe 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 MoreIn zoning parlance, a non-conforming use is a property use that would violate the current zoning regulations, but which existed before the current zoning regulations were in place. One might …
Non-conforming Uses: You Might Want to Leave Them Alone 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 significant ruling, a divided panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (“MERS”) is not statutorily permitted to foreclose a mortgage …
MERS Can’t Foreclose By Advertisement Read MoreIn a unanimous decision, a panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a municipality is barred from uncapping the taxable value of a property in future years, so …
Reason No. 101 Why You Should File A Property Transfer Affidavit Read MoreThe Michigan Consumer Protection Act provides consumers with protection against many unfair business practices. However, the Act only applies to “the conduct of a business providing goods, property or service …
Michigan Consumer Protection Act Does Not Provide Protection for Businesses that are Consumers Read More