Summons

Court rule affected - 2.203
Admin no. - 2008-32
Issued - 11-23-10
Declined to adopt, file closed - April 2011

Would require the issuance of a summons when a counterclaim or cross-claim is filed.

Note: this is unnecessary. A summons is intended to require a person to appear in court. A counterclaim or cross-claim by definition affects someone who is already involved in the action.

Class actions - certification

Court rule affected - 3.501
Admin no. - 2008-18
Issued - 12-21-10
Comments open to - 4-1-2011

Two alternative proposals on supplemental motions for certification of a class in class actions, based on changed factual circumstances.