Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

What does the word by mean in: "The Plaintiff is required to provide notice to the Defendant by April 1."


Asked on 4/21/10, 6:56 pm

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

It is usually interpreted as giving actual notice to the other party by the close of a normal business day. One could argue that it means that you comply as long as the notice gets there by 11:59 p.m. but you may aggravate a judge by taking that position.

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Answered on 4/26/10, 7:07 pm
Ryan Fisher Lowe Eklund Wakefield Co. LPA

On or before April 1.

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Answered on 4/26/10, 7:59 pm


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