Legal Opinion
People v. Trabucchi
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided June 16, 1987No. Docket 84839PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAllen, P.J.
In this matter involving the people’s appeal by leave granted August 1, 1985, we are asked to determine the constitutionality of the ticket scalping statute, MCL 750.465; MSA 28.720. Both the 52nd District Court, 4th Division, and the Oakland Circuit Court held the statute unconstitutional on grounds that it impermissibly delegates legislative authority to private individuals. We reverse.
The facts are not in dispute. On August 8, 1983, Ronald Trabucchi was charged with one count of ticket scalping, contrary to MCL 750.465(3); MSA 28.720(3). Testimony in a trial by jury in district court…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Cady v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1939
- Coffman v. State Board of Examiners in OptometryMichigan Supreme Court · 1951
- Carolene Products Co. v. ThomsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1936
- Dearborn Fire Fighters Union Local No 412 v. City of DearbornMichigan Supreme Court · 1975
- Meisner v. Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1908
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Big Time Worldwide Concert & Sport Club at Town Center, LLC v. Marriott International, Inc.District Court, E.D. Michigan · 2003
- People v. WaisviszAppellate Court of Illinois · 1991
- People v. TrabucchiMichigan Court of Appeals · 1987