Legal Opinion
A & M SUPPLY CO. v. Microsoft Corp.
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided November 13, 2002No. Docket 236598PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWhitbeck, C.J.
In this action under the Michigan Antitrust Reform Act (MARA), MCL 445.771 et seq., plaintiff A&M Supply Company alleges that defendant Microsoft Corporation illegally monopolized the personal computer software market in Michigan, harming A&M and many other residents of this state who purchased certain Microsoft products. In August 2001, the trial court entered an opinion and order certifying this matter as a class action. Microsoft appeals that order by leave granted. We reverse and remand.
I. legal overview
Generally speaking, there are two types of private antitrust lawsuits. The first type…
2Cases cited25 opinions
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3Cited by32 opinions
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