Telling lies about someone is certain to cause hurt feelings at a minimum. Sometimes, disseminating a false statement can cause the subject to suffer reputation damage that leads to economic loss. This can create the basis for a lawsuit for defamation, whether it was...
Civil Litigation
Is My Case Eligible For Small Claims Court In Michigan?
Litigation is expensive. Between filing fees, process servers, attorney's fees and missed days of work to attend court hearings, any award obtained from a judge or jury can be eaten away to nothing. If the legal claim in question may only amount to a few thousand...
What Is A Pet Owner’s Liability For Dog Bites In Michigan?
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 STATUTEThe Michigan Legislature...
What Are Buyer’s Remedies When Overcharged In A Store In Michigan?
An occassional 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...
