Format, length, required sections and appendix rules — and a brief formatted to them for $299.
In Michigan, most appeals are decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Michigan Supreme Court is the court of last resort. Each court has its own rules for how a brief must look and what it must contain.
| Court | Type | Margins | Opening brief | Reply | Appendix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Court of Appeals | Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5-spaced | 1-inch margins | 16,000 words | 3,200 words | Appendix · A12 |
| Michigan Supreme Court | Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5-spaced | 1-inch margins | 16,000 words | 3,200 words | Appendix · A12 |
Rules profiles reviewed September 2026. Court rules change — confirm the current rules with the clerk.
Intermediate appellate court — hears appeals from circuit courts, Court of Claims, Probate Court and certain agencies
TABLE OF CONTENTS · INDEX OF AUTHORITIES · STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION · STATEMENT OF QUESTIONS INVOLVED · STATEMENT OF FACTS · ARGUMENT · RELIEF REQUESTED · Signature block · Word count statement
Court of last resort — hears appeals from court of Appeals (by leave granted or argument on the application)
TABLE OF CONTENTS · INDEX OF AUTHORITIES · STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION · STATEMENT OF QUESTIONS INVOLVED · STATEMENT OF FACTS · ARGUMENT · RELIEF REQUESTED · Signature block · Word count statement
Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5-spaced; 1-inch margins; opening brief limit 16,000 words.
Appendix: required.
Opening brief: 16,000 words; reply brief: 3,200 words.
Yes. Upload your draft and record documents, choose the court, and pay once ($299). You get the brief and appendix in Word and PDF, formatted to that court’s rules.
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