The Michigan judicial elections for the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Oakland County Circuit Court are fast-approaching. In fact, for many citizens who are voting by absentee ballot, the ballots have already arrived. The question becomes: Which judges and justices...
"The Politics of Judicial Selection: The Case of the Michigan Supreme Court." Judicature 96:178-88.Wheat, Elizabeth and Mark S. Hurwtiz. 2013. "The Politics of Judicial Selection: The Case of the Michigan Supreme Court." Judicature 96:178-188....
The 2024 Judges of the 16th Judicial Circuit (Judges of Macomb County) Oakland County come from a diverse background and family law experience. At Findling Law, we have the great privilege of appearing before all of the full-time family court (divorce court) Judges of Macomb County. These ...
In Michigan’s court system, both magistrates and judges play important roles, but they have different responsibilities and authority. Understanding the differences between the two can help you know what to expect if you find yourself in court. What Is a Magistrate? A magistrate is a judicial of...
The Michigan Constitution vests the judicial power of the State in one court of justice which includes one Supreme Court, one Court of Appeals and one trial court of general jurisdiction known as the Circuit Court. The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in ...
"The judicial power of the state is vested exclusively in one court of justice which shall be divided into one supreme court, one court of appeals, one trial court of general jurisdiction known as the circuit court, one probate court, and courts of limited jurisdiction that the legislature may...
Harris will target the Supreme Court, as that is the most potent source of resistance to Democratic rule. To defeat the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, the Harris administration will push to pack the Court so that it may nominate justices who support judicial activism and oppose orig...
December 20, 2013 - In a first of its kind legal action, a request for "special leave" has been filed with the St. Clair County Circuit Court seeking judicial permission to conduct a legal challenge on whether the Cottrellville Township Supervisor is illegally holding her local municipal office...
that holding for defendant's contentions in this criminal case would result in a vast wave of pleas of not guilty in cases of clear guilt, with demands for free counsel, in traffic violations of city and village ordinances, of such proportions as to paralyze judicial proceedings in justice of...
This process involves filing a lawsuit in circuit court to establish a clear title and eliminate any potential claims or challenges from other parties. By initiating a quiet title action, property owners seek judicial intervention to officially confirm their ownership rights and ensure that the title...