Michigan Court Of Appeals Clarifies Application Of The “Plain Error” Rule
One of the more well established appellate doctrines in Michigan is that a claim of error generally won’t be considered on appeal unless it is preserved in the trial court. That isn’t necessarily the case in criminal appeals, where the “plain error” rule provides the opportunity for relief under certain circumstances. Until recently, there was some confusion about whether the “plain error” rule applies in civil cases. But the Michigan Court of Appeals has […]