by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Requirements.(1) In actions tried on the facts without a jury or with an advisory jury, the court shall find the facts specially, state separately its conclusions of law, and direct entry of the appropriate judgment.(2) Brief, definite, and pertinent findings and...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
A party may move for a directed verdict at the close of the evidence offered by an opponent. The motion must state specific grounds in support of the motion. If the motion is not granted, the moving party may offer evidence without having reserved the right to do so,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Use of Special Verdicts; Form. The court may require the jury to return a special verdict in the form of a written finding on each issue of fact, rather than a general verdict. If a special verdict is required, the court shall, in advance of argument and in the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Majority Verdict; Stipulations Regarding Number of Jurors and Verdict. The parties may stipulate in writing or on the record that (1) the jury will consist of any number less than 6,(2) a verdict or a finding of a stated majority of the jurors will be taken as the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Preliminary Instructions. After the jury is sworn and before evidence is taken, the court shall orally provide the jury with pretrial instructions reasonably likely to assist in its consideration of the case. Such instructions, at a minimum, shall communicate the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan
(A) Request for Instructions.(1) At a time the court reasonably directs, the parties must file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as stated in the requests. In the absence of a direction from the court, a party may file a written request for...
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