When it comes to handling a case in the Michigan Court of Appeals, one of the most useful resources may be the Court’s Internal Operating Procedures (commonly known as the “IOPs”). Although much of the information in the...more
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A version of this article was previously published in the Michigan Defense Quarterly, Vol. 40, No. 3 (2024). There may be times when a party facing an adverse summary disposition decision (whether it be the grant or denial...more
There are a number of reasons why parties in a civil case might consider filing a post-judgment motion before appealing an adverse decision. In fact, sometimes, a post-judgment motion is required to preserve an issue for...more