Whether you are starting an action on an unpaid debt, pursuing collection on the judgment you just received for a client, or attempting to collect your own attorney fees, Handling the Collection Case in Michigan will explain your options and guide you through the process.
With this book, written by Michigan's leading collection experts, you will be able to:
- Discover the best way to collect before filing a lawsuit
- Handle periodic and nonperiodic garnishments
- Choose the best postjudgment remedy to ensure collection of hard-won judgments
- Avoid Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations and other consumer protection claims
- Learn your options when the debtor is in bankruptcy
Highlights of the latest update include:
- Michigan Supreme Court decision regarding assets that can be obtained through a garnishment proceeding
- Michigan Court of Appeals decision holding that a company has no duty to disclose its financial state to an investor
- Michigan Court Rule updates regarding stays of enforcements of awards and use of a party's preferred pronouns
- Updates to the bankruptcy dollar amounts, including debt limits and amounts under the means test
- Update on the jurisdictional threshold for small claims court
PRINT BOOK
474 pages, 1-volume, 7x10 paperback. Includes a download of forms. Current to 08/01/25. Next update TBD. Subscription service available.
ONLINE BOOK
Fully searchable and continually updated. Citations link to Michigan caselaw, statutes, and court rules. Includes online index, downloadable forms, and summary of changes. Price is for a one-year subscription.