Ingram v. City of Saginaw

Magical numbers and mystical formulas which can mean the difference between recovery or sudden death of a plaintiff’s cause of action have long plagued both the courts and attorneys of this State and nation.

No better example of precise legal standards in derogation of the judicial fact-finding process based on reasonableness can be found than Michigan’s so-called “2-inch rule” which we find before us once again on its frequent examination by the process of appeal.

A long line of cases waiting to be dredged up by plaintiffs’ attorneys as setting apart their case from the hard and fast decisions…