Legal Opinion
Coleman v. Western Michigan University
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided April 19, 1983No. Docket 61388PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Per curiam
Plaintiff, a former Western Michigan University scholarship football player, appeals by leave of this Court the WCAB’s decision denying him compensation for an injury received during the course of football practice. We affirm.
The WCAB found the following facts, which are undisputed on appeal:
"A talented high school athlete, plaintiff was contacted by defendant and offered an annual, renewable scholarship if he could make the football team. The scholarship consisted of full tuition, room and board and books for the school year. Plaintiff accepted and played football for two seasons in 1972 and…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- McKissic v. BodineMichigan Court of Appeals · 1972
- Rensing v. Indiana State University Board of TrusteesIndiana Supreme Court · 1983
- State Compensation Insurance Fund v. Industrial CommissionSupreme Court of Colorado · 1957
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3Cited by6 opinions
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- Berger v. National Collegiate Athletic Ass'nCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2016
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