Article Date: 06/13/2005

FRAUD CASE CENTERS ON "CONSTRUCTIVE" VERSUS "ACTUAL" KNOWLEDGE DEBATE

Supreme Court of Michigan

By Pam Hunter

Echelon Homes, L.L.C. v. Carter
Lumber Co.

No. 125994, 125995
April 15, 2005

Overview

Reversing a ruling by an appeals court, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that “constructive knowledge” of stealing, embezzlement or illegal conversion of property is not sufficient to impose liability under a Michigan law (MCL 600.2919a). “We … hold ... Log in to view the full text.

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