Adair v. State of Michigan

Plaintiffs, who have commenced this original action under Const 1963, art 9, § 32, MCR 2.605, and MCR 7.216(A)(7), seek a declaratory judgment that the state has failed to honor its funding obligations under the second sentence of Const 1963, art 9, § 29 with regard to certain activities and services that state law obligates plaintiff school districts to provide. Defendants have moved for summary disposition with regard to all counts. We hold that those plaintiff districts who participated in the Durant I litigation (hereafter explained), and the taxpayer plaintiffs who currently represent…