State Ex Rel. Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney v. Levenburg

(to reverse). We granted leave in these consolidated cases to decide whether proof that numerous instances of accosting and soliciting for purposes of prostitution occurred at certain places is sufficient to sustain a finding that such places constitute a public nuisance subject to abatement under MCL 600.3801; MSA 27A.3801 (hereafter, abatement act). We hold that it is and reverse the Court of Appeals.1

The pertinent facts of these proceedings can be found in Justice Kavanagh’s opinion. We write separately because we do not agree with his analysis of the law applicable to these cases.

Justice…