How can I find Michigan Appeal cases before 1996? Example: People v Leighty, 161 Mich App 565, 572 (1987)?

Question

I'm trying to look up both State (Michigan) and Federal Appeal Cases online, but cannot find access to cases before 1996. Is it possible to access pre-1996 cases online? Some examples:
People v Broilo, 58 Mich App 547 (1975): Pepole v Staffney, 70 Mich App 737 (1976): People v Leighty, 161 Mich App 565,572 (1987): Coolidge v New Hampshire, 403 US 443: 91 s Ct 2022: 29L Ed 2d 564 (1971). Also, is it possible to look up federal cases in what I call a "prisoner" format? For example: United States v Nino, 878 F. 2d 101,103 (3d Cir, 1989): United States v Kauffman, 109 F.3d 186, 190 (3d Cir 1997)?

Answer 1

Lexis, Thompson/West or call a law library in MI:

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18640---,00.html

The federal courts vary considerably in terms of what opinions are available on line from them.

Answer 2

I would try a law library, or if there isnt one nearby, you could try your local library, many times they have access to databases and other resources. ask at the refrence desk