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A brief is a written legal document filed in a litigation or arbitration dispute resolution proceeding in which a party to the dispute recites the facts and the law applicable to the dispute and explains to the court or arbitrator why the party should prevail in the dispute. Courts often have rules regarding the page limits and format for briefs, as well as the method for filing briefs (usually electronically) and delivery of a copies to other parties to the litigation.

In Michigan, a brief is a formal document submitted to a court, arbitrator, or other judicial body during litigation or arbitration. It presents the submitting party's arguments, relevant facts, and legal precedents that support their position in the dispute. Michigan courts have specific rules regarding the preparation and submission of briefs, which include guidelines on page limits, formatting, and the required content. For instance, the Michigan Court Rules outline the requirements for briefs in terms of typeface, margins, and other formatting details. Additionally, the rules stipulate how briefs should be filed, which is commonly done electronically through the Michigan State Court Administrative Office's TrueFiling system. Parties are also required to serve copies of their briefs to the opposing parties involved in the litigation. These rules ensure that the process is consistent and fair, allowing the court or arbitrator to consider each party's position thoroughly.

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