Situations may arise where someone may wish to apply for guardianship of a minor at the probate court. The parents may have left their child with a friend or relative without any expectation of returning or without any legal authority to make decisions for his or her...
Month: June 2019
What Is A Pet Owner’s Liability For Dog Bites In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 11, 2019 | Animal Law, Civil Litigation
When dogs bit or injure other people in Michigan, the owner may be civilly liable to the victim for money damages. There are three ways that an injured person can recover a money judgment for dog bites in Michigan: I. MICHIGAN'S DOG BITE STATUTE The Michigan...
Michigan Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Judge’s Order Removing Four Candidates From Warren City Council Election
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 10, 2019 | Election Law
The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a Macomb County circuit judge in Berdy v Burda, __ Mich App __; __ NW2d __ (2019)(Docket No. 349171) and determined there was no basis to order the Warren City Clerk, the Warren City Election Commission and the Macomb County...
What Happens If You Die Without Any Heirs In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 7, 2019 | Wills, Trusts And Estates
A recurring plot in books, film or television is the story of the childless bachelor billionaire who dies and his vast wealth is inherited by a distant relative who probably had no idea he or she was related to the billionaire in the first place. Adam Sandler plays a...
What Are The Limits To Open-Carry Of A Firearm In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 6, 2019 | Firearm Offenses
Michigan does not have an "open-carry" law per se. The "right to keep and bear arms" is enumerated and preserved by both the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Section Six of the Constitution of Michigan of 1963. Beyond this general grant, U.S. and Michigan...
What Are The Penalties For Speeding In A Motor Vehicle In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 5, 2019 | Traffic Offenses
The vast majority of Michigan drivers who have an encounter with law enforcement or the court system do so because they are pulled over and cited for speeding. Going in excess of the legal speed limit increases the chances for a serious automobile collision that can...
What Are The Penalties For Possessing, Manufacturing, Distributing and Using Heroin In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 4, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
The opioid crisis has securing its deadly grip on the United States and one of the most dangerous opioids used and abused is heroin. It is also one of the most common drugs that leads to a death by overdose. It is highly addictive and often causes the addict to engage...
What Are Buyer’s Remedies When Overcharged In A Store In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 3, 2019 | Civil Litigation
An occasional occurrence at the cash register of a department store is finding yourself charged more for an item than the price displayed for it. This isn't typically due to a store intentionally or fraudulently charging more for extra profit (although this does occur...
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