2018 House Bill 5700

Establish a right to a jury trial in some lawsuits against state

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Gary Glenn (R-98)

To establish that a person who sues the state has a right to a jury trial in the county where the tort occurred, with the jury to decide all questions of fact and law. This would not apply to cases brought in the Michigan Court of Claims.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary