Grigg v. Michigan National Bank

On June 3, 1971 Sarah Grigg commenced this action in circuit court on behalf of herself and other Michigan BankAmericard holders who had incurred finance charges on accounts between June 3, 1969 and the date of filing. The substantive merits of plaintiff’s complaint have not been decided, so are not at issue. The sole question is whether the requirements of initiating a class action under Michigan statutes and court rules have been met. There is little Michigan precedential guidance as to such requirements, so it is understandable that attorneys and courts have presented a confusing…