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The article discusses the difference between the conversion statute enacted by the Michigan legislature and the common law tort for the treble damages and also informs about the statutory interpretation by the attorneys regarding their applications. Topics discussed include distinct act of forceful dominion on other person's personal property, interpretation of the statute to create an entitlement to treble damage, and invoking the concept of tortious conversion by Michigan courts.

The article focuses on two Michigan Supreme Court cases: Mann v. Shusteric Enterprises and Lugo v. Ameritech Corp., which dealt with a landowner's duty of care. It is noted that the court examined open and obvious dangers without special aspects and determined if they produced unavoidable harm to others.

The article offers advice for attorneys dealing with cases that involve Michigan’s Notice of Nonparty at Fault Requirements. Topics include fair-share liability in tort claims, joint liability, and comparative fault statutes in Michigan. Information is provided on personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death claims.

Focuses on the conversion of Michigan Senator Alan Cropsey from being a tort reform proponent to tort reform opponent. Influence of the court ruling that the manufacturer of weight-loss drug Pondimin cannot be sued for any harm it may cause; Information on the court decision on the case over diet drug Redux; Opponents of Cropsey in fighting Michigan's tort law.

The article presents results of State Bar of Michigan Board and Assembly votes on proposals to support or oppose legislations including the Senate Bill (SB) 0149 for torts and nonmedical malpractice, proposed amendment of Rule 3.613 of the Michigan Court Rules and model Criminal Jury Instructions.

Examines the liability of the church and minister for the torts of emotional distress and invasion of privacy for publicly shaming a former church member in Michigan. Summary judgment granted by the Supreme Court to the church; Account of the court case; Reversal of the decision of the Michigan Court of Appeals by the high court.

Presents tort-related cases in the United States, compiled in the week of July 17, 2000. Right to proceed with a defamation suit against a former administrator of the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission; Right of a group of individuals in Maine's harness racing business to summary judgment on a plaintiff's charges of antitrust violations.

Presents several appellate court rulings in the United States concerning torts. Michigan's defamation statute according to the Michigan Court of Appeals; Jury's verdict on a nurse's claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress against a doctor in the Ohio Court of Appeals; Decision of the Nebraska Court of Appeals in the Bates versus Design of the Times Inc. breach of duty case.

Focuses on court decisions on three tort cases in the United States. Ruling on the case Gros versus City of Grand Prairie which deals with sexual assault by a police officer; Information on the case Arnold versus National Steel Corp. which is about the death of an employee in a crane accident in Michigan; Basis of the decision on the case Bull versus Pinkham Engineering Associates Inc. which deals the liability of a surveyor for attorney fees incurred in a third-party suit.