The Starting Point That Saves You Time

Need to bring or defend a civil action in Michigan? Save time with 120+ causes of action grouped into easily searchable chapters with start-to-finish analysis. Never miss a step with 200+ complaint-drafting checklists and sample complaints. Get guidance on handling initial interviews and investigations, identifying the most beneficial causes of action, and developing a theory of the case.

With this book, you will be able to:

• Identify the right cause or causes of action
• Quickly find controlling law, the statute of limitations, and jury instructions
• Pursue presuit settlement discussions
• Anticipate and identify affirmative defenses
• Draft a persuasive and concise complaint

Highlights of the latest update include:

• Recent caselaw concerning insurance coverage disputes, FOIA, civil rights, MIOSHA, premises liability, and more
• Updated rules pertaining to summary proceedings
• Updated information on the statute of limitations for undisclosed trusts, the FTC noncompete ban, and state minimum wage and paid leave laws
• New legislation renaming the Revocation of Paternity Act to the Revocation of Parentage Act