Davies v. Department of Treasury

Defendant Michigan Department of Treasury appeals by leave granted from a December 2, 1991, order of the Ingham Circuit Court enjoining the department from continuing its November 9, 1991, layoff of regulatory agents in its Tax Fraud Division. The layoff was the result of the current fiscal crisis in state government, which has led to reduction of expenditures, elimination of programs, and layoff of employees in order to meet limited appropriations. On December 9, 1991, this Court granted the department’s applications for leave to appeal and for a stay of proceedings.

Plaintiffs are twelve of…