Michigan Court of Appeals· 7/13/1995

People v. Armstrong

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536 N.W.2d 789
212 Mich. App. 121

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stating that “[t]he common and ordinary meaning of affinity is marriage”
explaining that the common meaning of affinity is marriage
“Random House College Dictionary (rev ed) defines the term ‘affinity’ as a ‘relationship by marriage or by ties other than those of blood.’ ”
“Random House College Dictionary (rev ed) defines the term ‘affinity’ as a ‘relationship by marriage or by ties other than those of blood.’ ”
“Random House College Dictionary (rev ed) defines the term ‘affinity’ as a ‘relationship by marriage or by ties other than those of blood.’ ”
“In fashioning the criminal sexual conduct statute, MCL 750.520a et seq. . . .; the Legislature intended to protect young persons from sexual contact by persons with whom they have a special relationship, such as relatives.”

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Judges: Doctoroff, C.J., and Cavanagh and Smolenski

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