On order of the Court, notice of proposed amendments having been provided, and consideration having been given to the comments received in response to that notice, the following amendments of Rules 7.204, 7. 205, 7.211, 7.212, and 7.215 of the Michigan Court Rules are adopted, and Administrative Order 1994-4 is repealed, effective September 1, 1997.
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In all civil appeals within 28 days after the claim of appeal is filed, the appellant must file two copies of a docketing statement with the clerk of the Court of Appeals and serve a copy on the opposing parties. When an appellant requires a hearing on an application in less than 21 days, the appellant shall file and serve a motion for immediate consideration, concisely stating facts showing why an immediate hearing is required. A notice of hearing of the application and motion or a transcript is not required. An answer may be filed within the time the court directs. If mail service is used, it may not be submitted until the first Tuesday 7 days after the date of service, unless the party served acknowledges receipt.