Often times in private arbitration agreements — especially those reached after a conflict has arisen between the parties — the parties will agree that any decision by an arbitrator must include a “reasoned award.” But just what constitutes a reasoned award, and what happens when an arbitrator does not provide a reasoned award? Neither the Michigan Supreme Court nor the Michigan Court of...
The Michigan Court Rules provide that, as a means of dispute resolution, a party may, during the course of an action, make an “offer of judgment.” MCR 2.405. The offer, which must be written, is made by one party to another offering to enter a judgment for a sum certain, including all costs and attorney fees. MCR 2.405(A)(1). If the offer is accepted, the judgment is entered and the case is...
