Introduction to Basic Legal Citation - access-to-law home

specific terms, the general term is restricted to include only things of the same kind, class,
character, or nature as those specifically enumerated. See Sands Appliance Servs, Inc v
Wilson, 463 Mich 231, 242; 615 NW2d 241 (2000).
. . . .
We note that plaintiffs' land is adjacent to Lake 16. However, the trial court did not make a
finding whether the land is "contiguous" to Lake 16 as that term is used in § 30305(2)(j),
which is defined in administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.
See 1999 AC, R 281.921; see also MCL 324.30319(1) (directing the DNR to promulgate rules
to enforce part 303). Therefore, we do not consider whether plaintiffs' land could fall into the
exception to the draining exemption.
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Mich. Admin. Order 2006-3,
http://coa.courts.mi.gov/rules/documents/9michiganuniformsystemofcitation.p
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I. Citation of Authority
A. Citation of Cases
1. Initial Citation.
The first time a case is cited in an opinion, either in the body of the text or in a footnote,
cite in full the official reporter of its jurisdiction (where available), and include the parallel
citation of the regional reporter.
Mayberry v Pryor, 422 Mich 579; 374 NW2d 683 (1985).
If a case is first cited in an order, either in the body of the text or in a footnote, cite the
official report only.
Mayberry v Pryor, 422 Mich 579 (1985).
Where an official citation is not yet available, provide blanks for the volume and page
numbers.
Mayberry v Pryor, _____ Mich ____; 374 NW2d 683 (1985).
2. Subsequent Citation.
a. Once cited in full in the text, a case need not be cited again in full in the text or a
footnote. Subsequent reference in the text or in a footnote may use any of the following
shortened forms:
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