Judge Nanci J. Grant
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Reconsideration Motions
Summary Disposition Pleading
Adjournments
- All trial counsel must attend motions to adjourn, including unopposed motions.
- Discovery deadlines set by the scheduling order may be extended by stipulation before the cutoff and by motion after the cutoff.
- Adjournments are allowed by motion, with all parties present, upon a showing of good cause.
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- A 45-day extension may be considered when appropriate for a motion for second summons.
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
Preliminary jury instructions must be on plain paper, 14-point font, one instruction per page, and double-spaced.
- File type
- Paper
- Font size
- 14 points
- Line spacing
- Double
- Preliminary jury instructions
Court's wording
Preliminary jury instructions must be submitted to the Court on plain paper, 14 point font, one instruction per page, double spaced, without citation to case law, no later than noon of the business day preceding the scheduled date of trial.
Dispositive Motions: Judge Grant follows the Michigan Court Rules for the scheduling of dispositive motions (no scheduling order will be issued.) Prior permission must be given by the Court to exceed page limit (see MCR 2.119(A)(2). A judge’s copy is requested of all summary disposition pleadings. The pleadings' format must comply with the Michigan Court Rules.
Preliminary jury instructions must be submitted to the Court on plain paper, 14 point font, one instruction per page, double spaced, without citation to case law, no later than noon of the business day preceding the scheduled date of trial.
- Font size
- 14 points
- Line spacing
- Double
- Jury instructions
Formatting
- •Submit on plain paper
- •One instruction per page
- •Do not cite case law.
Exhibits shall be labeled as follows: Plaintiff - numbers; Defense - letters.
Document Filing Requirements17 rules
A process server affidavit indicating the specific attempts at service (minimum of three attempts, varied in time and day of week) is required.
Motions for Second Summons: Must be submitted on approved SCAO form.
All Criminal Bond Motions must be accompanied by a copy of the district court bond order and a proposed order granting the relief requested, including all bond conditions.
- Document
- Criminal bond motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Preliminary jury instructions must be submitted to the Court on plain paper, 14 point font, one instruction per page, double spaced, without citation to case law, no later than noon of the business day preceding the scheduled date of trial.
The Court requires a bench book of exhibits for bench trials.
The Court requires proposed findings in bench trials.
Oral bond motions are not permitted during Criminal Call. Instead, file a written motion and praecipe the matter to the Court's motion docket.
all exhibits must be marked and agreed to by the parties.
Specific requirements of proposed order include: (1) Certified mail (return receipt requested) to the last known address; (2) Posting/affixing to the last known address; and (3) Publication in the Oakland County Legal News for 3 consecutive weeks.
Motions for Alternate Service: Must be submitted on approved SCAO form.
The Court utilizes a joint final pretrial order, filed shortly after issuance of scheduling order; due one week before trial.
The Court utilizes a joint final pretrial order, filed shortly after issuance of scheduling order; due one week before trial.
A motion for alternate service must use the approved SCAO form, include an affidavit describing at least three service attempts at varying times and days, and propose the listed service methods.
- Document
- Motion for alternate service
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
Motions for Alternate Service: Must be submitted on approved SCAO form. A process server affidavit indicating the specific attempts at service (minimum of three attempts, varied in time and day of week) is required. Specific requirements of proposed order include: (1) Certified mail (return receipt requested) to the last known address; (2) Posting/affixing to the last known address; and (3) Publication in the Oakland County Legal News for 3 consecutive weeks.
The docket is computer-generated. Adjournments are allowed by motion with all parties present for good cause. A trial brief is due one week prior to trial; all exhibits must be marked and agreed to by the parties. Exhibits shall be labeled as follows: Plaintiff - numbers; Defense - letters. The Court requires a bench book of exhibits for bench trials.
All Criminal Bond Motions must be accompanied by a copy of the district court bond order and a proposed order granting the relief requested, including all bond condtions.
- Document
- Criminal bond motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
The Court requires proposed findings in bench trials.
Motions for Second Summons: Must be submitted on approved SCAO form. A 45-day extension will be considered when appropriate.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
An arraignment-by-mail submission will be considered only upon a showing of good cause.
Arraignment by mail (ABM) submission will be considered only with good cause showing.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A trial brief is due one week before trial, and the parties must mark and agree to all exhibits.
A trial brief is due one week prior to trial; all exhibits must be marked and agreed to by the parties.
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The joint final pretrial order is due one week before trial.
The Court utilizes a joint final pretrial order, filed shortly after issuance of scheduling order; due one week before trial.
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A motion is considered unopposed if its response is not received by noon on the Monday before the hearing, except for dispositive motions.
If a Motion Response is not received by 12:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the scheduled motion hearing, the motion will be considered unopposed (excepting dispositive motions).
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A motion is considered unopposed if no response is received by close of business on the Monday before the hearing, except for dispositive motions.
If a Motion Response is not received by close of business on the Monday prior to the scheduled motion hearing, the motion will be considered unopposed (excepting dispositive motions).
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Preliminary jury instructions are due by noon on the business day preceding trial.
Preliminary jury instructions must be submitted to the Court on plain paper, 14 point font, one instruction per page, double spaced, without citation to case law, no later than noon of the business day preceding the scheduled date of trial.
Page 2 | Trial
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A judge’s copy is required for a motion for reconsideration.
A judge’s copy is required.
Page 1 | Motion for Reconsideration
A judge’s copy is required for reconsideration motions; unless the Court directs otherwise, no hearing is scheduled and no response is permitted.
Motion for Reconsideration: A judge’s copy is required. Unless the Court otherwise indicates, no hearing is scheduled and no response is permitted. (See MCR 2.119(F))
Page 2 | Motion Practice
The Court requests a judge’s copy of all summary-disposition pleadings.
A judge’s copy is requested of all summary disposition pleadings.
Page 2 | Motion Practice
A judge’s copy of all summary disposition pleadings is requested.
A judge’s copy is requested of all summary disposition pleadings.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Oral bond motions are prohibited during Criminal Call; bond requests must be made by written motion praeciped to the motion docket.
Oral bond motions are not permitted during Criminal Call. Instead, file a written motion and praecipe the matter to the Court's motion docket.
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Requests for temporary restraining orders or injunctions must comply with the Michigan Court Rules, including MCR 3.310(B)(1).
The Court strictly adheres to the Michigan Court Rules, including MCR 3.310(B)(1). Please ensure compliance before such a request is brought.
Page 2 | Temporary Restraining Orders/Injunctions
For a motion for reconsideration, no hearing is scheduled and no response is permitted unless the Court indicates otherwise.
Unless the Court otherwise indicates, no hearing is scheduled and no response is permitted.
Page 1 | Motion for Reconsideration
A scheduling conference is held only when there is a change of venue.
A scheduling conference will be held only in case of change of venue.
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The Court expects the parties to participate in ADR before trial.
It is the expectation of the Court that the parties participate in ADR prior to trial.
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The Court may intervene during a deposition when compelled to do so upon a showing of good cause.
The Court may intervene during depositions if compelled upon showing of good cause.
Page 2 | Discovery
Unless the Court indicates otherwise, a reconsideration motion is decided without a scheduled hearing or response.
Motion for Reconsideration: A judge’s copy is required. Unless the Court otherwise indicates, no hearing is scheduled and no response is permitted. (See MCR 2.119(F))
Page 2 | Motion Practice
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournments are allowed by motion, with all parties present, upon a showing of good cause.
The docket is computer-generated. Adjournments are allowed by motion with all parties present for good cause.
Page 1 | Trial
All trial counsel must attend motions to adjourn, including unopposed motions.
All trial counsel must be present for motions to adjourn, including those that are unopposed.
Page 1 | Motion to Adjourn
All trial counsel must be present for any motion to adjourn, including an unopposed motion.
Motion to Adjourn: All trial counsel must be present for motions to adjourn, including those that are unopposed.
Page 2 | Motion Practice
Trial adjournments are allowed by motion, with all parties present, upon good cause.
The docket is computer-generated. Adjournments are allowed by motion with all parties present for good cause. A trial brief is due one week prior to trial; all exhibits must be marked and agreed to by the parties. Exhibits shall be labeled as follows: Plaintiff - numbers; Defense - letters. The Court requires a bench book of exhibits for bench trials.
Page 2 | Trial
Discovery deadlines are set by the scheduling order; they may be extended by stipulation before the cutoff and by motion after it.
The scheduling order dictates the time for discovery. It can be extended prior to cutoff by stipulation; after cutoff by motion.
Page 2 | Discovery
Discovery deadlines set by the scheduling order may be extended by stipulation before the cutoff and by motion after the cutoff.
The scheduling order dictates the time for discovery. It can be extended prior to cutoff by stipulation; after cutoff by motion.
Page 1 | Discovery
A 45-day extension may be considered when appropriate for a motion for second summons.
A 45-day extension will be considered when appropriate.
Page 1 | Motions for Second Summons
Chambers Communication Rules
Motion Call is held by Zoom on Wednesdays beginning at 8:30 a.m.; the Court contacts participants the prior afternoon with an appearance time, and parties must enter the waiting room 10 minutes early.
In accordance with the Michigan Supreme Court directives, Judge Grant will continue to hold Motion Call via Zoom, on Wednesdays, beginning at 8:30 a.m. All those with motions being heard will be contacted by the Court the afternoon before, with a specific time for their appearance. Parties must appear in the Zoom waiting room 10 minutes prior to their scheduled motion hearing time.
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Criminal arraignment, pretrial, sentencing, and probation-violation hearings are held Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.; criminal proceedings are in person in Courtroom 4A.
Arraignment, pretrial, sentence, and violation of probation hearings are held weekly on Wednesday, at 11:00 am. All criminal proceedings are held in person, in Courtroom 4A.
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