Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Local Court Rules - Adjournment

Oceana County Circuit Court does not have any Local Court Rules in place.

According to MCR 2.503(B) Motion or Stipulation for Adjournment.

(1) Unless the court allows otherwise, a request for an adjournment must be by motion or stipulation made in writing or orally in open court based on good cause.

I had a trial date that was cancelled with no notification from the Court. I was contacted by the respondent's attorney instead.

Where there is no local rule in place, who holds this responsibility and what rules does the court follow? or do they just do as they please?

Thanks in advance.

DS


Asked on 8/30/04, 11:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Local Court Rules - Adjournment

Each judge is the master of his or her own docket. They are the king or queen of their court. Bill Stern

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Answered on 8/31/04, 7:44 am
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: Local Court Rules - Adjournment

Often, alas,....the latter is correct. Is it clear who asked for the cancellation, the judge or opposing counsel? If it is the judge, I would not attempt to challenge the judge on this issue, it will generally not be worth the prejudice to your case. Unless there is a compelling reason why the adjournment/cancellation of the court date is a problem for you, I would let it go. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 8/31/04, 12:01 pm


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