Legal Opinion
Pittman v. City of Taylor
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided November 23, 1976No. 54854, (Calendar No. 5)PublishedCited by 99 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKavanagh, C. J.
In Thomas v Department of State Highways, 398 Mich 1; 247 NW2d 530 (1976), released today, we examined the legislative grant of immunity to the state per 1964 PA 170; MCLA 691.1401 et seq., MSA 3.996(101) et seq.
In the instant case, we are called upon to examine the common-law doctrine of state governmental immunity. We hold that the common-law doctrine of state governmental immunity is abrogated. This ruling is prospective, with the exception of the instant case and any cases now pending in which an express challenge to the common-law defense of state governmental immunity has been made and…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Williams v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1961
- Parker v. Port Huron HospitalMichigan Supreme Court · 1960
- Willis v. Department of Conservation & Economic DevelopmentSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1970
- Bricker v. GreenMichigan Supreme Court · 1946
- Thomas v. Department of State HighwaysMichigan Supreme Court · 1976
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3Cited by99 opinions
- Ross v. Consumers Power Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1985
- Parker v. City of Highland ParkMichigan Supreme Court · 1978
- Thomas v. Department of State HighwaysMichigan Supreme Court · 1976
- Rosario v. City of LansingMichigan Supreme Court · 1978
- Gerzeski v. Department of State HighwaysMichigan Supreme Court · 1978
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