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Michigan Court of Appeals held that anti-waiver clause provided condominium association with authority to enforce bylaws, despite previous failure to do so

March 21, 2019October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

In Dearborn West Village Condominium Association v Mohamed Makki, No. 340166 (January 2019), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a condominium association could enforce its bylaws even though it …

Michigan Court of Appeals Holds That Implied Warranties Cannot be Revived Once They Are Disclaimed

March 4, 2019October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

In a published Michigan Court of Appeals Opinion, Vanalstine v Land O’Lakes Purina Feeds, No. 340150 (December 2018), the Court held that an implied warranty, once disclaimed, cannot be revived …

Court Decisions / Real Estate Law

Michigan Court of Appeals holds that all administrative remedies must be exhausted before takings claim is ripe for judicial review

February 25, 2019October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

The Michigan Court of Appeals held in Edgewood Holdings v. County of Otsego, No. 17-016819-CH (October 2018), that all administrative remedies must be exhausted before taking claim is ripe for …

Michigan Court of Appeals Holds That Board of Zoning Appeals May Grant Hardship Variance Even Where Landowner Knew of Hardship When It Purchased Property

December 24, 2018October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

In City of Detroit v City of Detroit Bd of Zoning Appeals et al., Docket No. 339018 (October 2018), a published Michigan Court of Appeals Opinion, the Court of Appeals …

Michigan Court of Appeals Reiterates that Words are to be Construed According to Their Plain and Ordinary Meaning Unless Defined by Contract or Used in Technical Sense

December 17, 2018October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently reiterated in the unpublished opinion, Carol B Alberti v Sunbay Real Estate et. al., LC No. 1-00905-CH (October 30, 2018), that the main goal …

U.S. District Court Rules Michigan’s Ban on Direct Sales of Wine to Consumers by Non-Michigan Businesses is Unconstitutional

November 7, 2018October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ruled on September 28th that the state’s ban on wine shipments from out-of-state retailers directly to consumers is unconstitutional …

Michigan allows former felons to seek business licenses

November 2, 2018October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has removed the “Were you convicted of a felony?” checkbox that precedes the occupational and construction code licensing applications. Also, all state …

Contracts / Court Decisions

Michigan Consumer Protection Act claim against gym that failed to disclose transgender locker room policy allowed to proceed to trial

September 20, 2018October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

The Michigan Court of Appeals recent ruled in Cormier v PF-Fitness Midland, LLC. Docket No. 331286 (July 2018), that a claim against Planet Fitness for violation of the Michigan Consumer …

The Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that Courts Cannot Override a Contractual Jury Trial Waiver

September 4, 2018October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

The Michigan Court of Appeals held in Egan v. Prop Services, Docket No. 336358, (June 2018) that courts cannot override a contractual jury trial waiver of one defendant, even where …

Document created on phone app ruled to be a binding will by Michigan Court of Appeals

August 27, 2018October 16, 2019 - by Demorest Law Firm

In a published opinion, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a note created by a decedent on his phone is a valid will under Michigan law. Guardianship and Alternatives, …