Changes to the Cross Appeal Policy from the Appellate Commission

Effective March 1, 2012 in accordance with MCL 418.861a (6) and (7) and Rules 4 and 6 the following policy will be strictly adhered to:

Parties must file a Claim for Review (clearly labeled "cross" at the top of the Form WC-262) not later than 30 days after the appellant's brief is received.  The cross-appellant's brief is due 30 days after the appellant's brief is received.  EXTENSIONS FOR FILING BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF CROSS-APPEAL WILL NO LONGER BE GRANTED.  A party filing a cross appeal shall attach an affidavit stating the date on which the appellant's brief was received.  A reply, while optional, to the cross appeal is due 30 days after the cross-appellant's brief is filed.  Cross appeals are derivative; if the appeal is withdrawn or dismissed, the cross appeal is extinguished. 

Delayed cross appeals will not be accepted.  An extension of time in which to file a reply brief does not extend the time in which to file a cross appeal.