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
1/13/2025
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As a general rule, the Michigan Court of Appeals’ jurisdiction is limited to appeals of right from a “final judgment or final order.” MCR 7.203(A)(1). In most cases, that will be the “the first judgment or order that disposes...more
Most of us think of appeal filing deadlines as absolute. That certainly is the case under the Michigan Court Rules. But as demonstrated by a recent decision from the United States Supreme Court, Hamer v Neighborhood Housing...more