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Say What You Mean–The Way A Court Will Read It

In writing legal agreements, it is best to be clear. Often this means that lawyers use legal jargon because courts have already ruled what such jargon means. But legal jargon used incorrectly can make trouble. An easement agreement created an “exclusive” access easement was “for the sole and exclusive use” of both the grantor’s and… continue reading

Pet Protective Orders

Most folks are aware that the Michigan Legislature has provided for personal orders in cases of domestic violence or stalking. After years of effort, women’s groups finally succeeded in gaining strong and automatically enforceable relief to protect them. Although certain organizations have worked to undermine these protections, they continue and continue to be expanded. Our… continue reading

One Way To Have An Impact

This area is blessed to have so many generous business owners and individuals who support local charities and faith organizations. I’m most commonly advising clients on how to leave a certain amount of money or a percentage of their estate to these organizations upon their passing (as opposed to during their life). However, with the… continue reading

It’s Construction Dispute Season!

It seems like whenever we are several months into an economic recovery, constructions disputes become more common. Change orders are one of the most litigated issues in contract or construction disputes. Did they agree upon a change or not? Is this item an extra cost or is the change covered by the original price? Or… continue reading

In Construction Contracts, Follow Through Matters

A property owner thought it was protected from an overcharge in the price of material in a construction project because the price of material was specified in the contractor’s contract with the supplier. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled otherwise. The court rejected the property owner’s reliance upon the contract because the property owner did… continue reading