Phillips v. Mirac, Inc

In this case, we granted leave to appeal to consider whether MCL 257.401(3), which caps the amount of a lessor’s liability in motor vehicle leases of thirty days or less, violates plaintiffs rights under the Michigan Constitution to a jury trial,1 equal protection,2 or due process.3 We hold that this damages cap does not implicate plaintiffs right to a jury trial, and does not violate her rights to equal protection or due process. Therefore, we affirm the Court of Appeals decision that the statute is constitutional.

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