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Visible 1-2″ accumulation of snow and ice does not render a walkway “unfit for its intended purpose” under the Landlord-Tenant Act

Snow-Covered Curb Is Open And Obvious With No Special Aspects

Be On Notice Of The “No Notice” Defense, Especially In Ice And Snow Cases

Intoxication Defense Is Not Absolute

Public Nuisance Claims Against Property Owners Require Possession or Control

Court of Appeals May Invoke Rarely-Used Conflict Procedure to Revive

“Glistening” On Sidewalk After A Slip And Fall On Black Ice Is Considered An Open And Obvious Condition

Sour Grapes: Smashed, Brown Grapes Insufficient to Establish Constructive Notice

Church Visitor Found To Be A Licensee; No Duty To Inspect Owed

Just Call The Cops: Michigan Supreme Court Holds That Landlords Have A Duty To Response To Known Criminal Activity