Prepare for Trial with the Instructions Judges Use
Get the same resource that judges use in civil trials. Includes a current, complete set of the instructions in one convenient, streamlined volume. Find the elements for each claim, commentary discussing the governing statutes and caselaw, and use notes that assist in applying the instructions.
Highlights of the latest update include:
- New introduction to chapter 1 providing introductory directions to the court on the use of pronouns
- Various amended instructions replacing the salutation "ladies and gentlemen" with "members of the jury"
- Amendments to M Civ JI 19.03 and 19.05 in light of Kandil-Elsayed v F&E Oil, Inc, 512 Mich 95, 1 NW3d 44 (2023)
- Amendment to M Civ JI 172.02 to account for standby guardians under MCL 700.5301c
- Various amended Introductions, Notes on Use, and Comments
PRINT BOOK
1104 pages, 1-volume, 7x10 paperback. Current to 11/01/24. Next update December 2025. Subscription service available.
ONLINE BOOK
Fully searchable and updated as the M Civ JI Committee makes changes. Citations link to Michigan caselaw, statutes, and court rules. Pick from a master list and download selected instructions into a single computer file. Price is for a one-year subscription.