Const 1963, art 6, § 5;
The supreme court shall by general rules establish, modify, amend and simplify the practice and procedure in all courts of this state. The distinctions between law and equity proceedings shall, as far as practicable, be abolished. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
The supreme court shall by general rules establish, modify,
andamend and simplify the practice and procedure insuch court and inallothercourts ofrecordthis state, and simplify the same.The legislature shall, as far as practicable, abolishThe distinctions between law and equity proceedings shall, as far as practicable, be abolished. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
Const 1908, art 7, § 5;
The supreme court shall by general rules establish, modify and amend the practice in such court and in all other courts of record, and simplify the same. The legislature shall, as far as practicable, abolish distinctions between law and equity proceedings. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
The supreme court shall
,by general rules,establish, modify and amend the practice in such court and inthe circuit courtsall other courts of record, and simplify the same. The legislature shall, as far as practicable, abolish distinctions between law and equity proceedings. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
Const 1850, art 6, § 5;
The supreme court shall, by a general rule, establish, modify and amend the practice in such court, and in the intermediate, circuit and probate courts, and simplify the same. The legislature shall, as far as practicable, abolish distinctions between law and equity proceedings. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
This proposal also amends art 6, §§ 1, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 19, & 20
The supreme court shall, by
general rulesa general rule, establish, modify and amend the practice in such court, and in the intermediate, circuit and probate courts, and simplify the same. The legislature shall, as far as practicable, abolish distinctions between law and equity proceedings. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
This proposal also amends art 6, §§ 1, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 19, & 20
Const 1874, art 6, § 5;
The Supreme Court shall, by general rules, except as otherwise provided by law, establish, modify, and amend the practice in such court and in all inferior tribunals and simplify the same, and shall appoint its clerks and a Reporter of its decisions. The decisions of the Supreme Court shall be in writing, and signed by the Judges concurring therein. Any Judge dissenting therefrom shall give the reasons of such dissent in writing, under his signature. All such opinions shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court. The concurring opinion of any three of said Judges shall be a decision.
See also: Const 1963, art 6, § 6 and art 6, § 7
Const 1868, art 7, § 5;
The Supreme Court shall, by general rules, establish, modify and amend its practice, and may also make all rules that may be necessary for the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction. It may appoint its own clerks, and a reporter of its decisions. A concurrence of three judges of said court shall be necessary to a final decision.
The Supreme Court shall, by general rules, establish, modify and amend
theits practicein such court and in the circuit courts, and simplify the same, and may also make all rules that may be necessary for the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction. It may appoint its own clerks, and a reporter of its decisions. A concurrence of three judges of said court shall be necessary to a final decision.The Legislature shall, as far as practicable, abolish distinctions between law and equity proceedings. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
Const 1850, art 6, § 5;
The supreme court shall, by general rules, establish, modify and amend the practice in such court and in the circuit courts, and simplify the same. The Legislature shall, as far as practicable, abolish distinctions between law and equity proceedings. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
