Text & Forms contains the information you need to handle any Michigan rule or rule challenge, as well as forms for any document you need to draft. The set includes hardbound text volumes with commentary and case annotations, and several volumes of pre-approved, court-ready forms. The text encompasses:
- General Provisions
- Civil Procedure
- Special Proceedings and Actions
- District Court
- Probate Court
- Criminal Procedure
- Appellate Rules
- Administrative Rules of Court
- Professional Disciplinary Proceedings
Forms encompass:
- Pleadings
- Notices
- Motions
- Complaints
- Answers
- Depositions and discovery
- Trials
- Judgments
- Appeals
- Special proceedings
The text of each rule is followed by commentary prepared by the Michigan Supreme Court staff. Authors' comments state the basic purpose and effect of each rule, and discuss special interpretation challenges you may face. Cross-references guide you to further research materials.
Each form comes with practice commentary, checklists, expert analysis, and cross-references to related forms.