MARK BRANT V MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Court of Appeals, State of Michigan ORDER MARK BRANT V MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Docket No. 382720 LC No. 25-149230-CZ Philip P. Mariani Presiding Judge Christopher M. Murray Brock A. Swartzle Judges The motion for immediate consideration is GRANTED. The application for leave to appeal is GRANTED. The time for taking further steps in this appeal runs from the date of the Clerk’s certification of this order. MCR 7.205(E)(3). Pursuant to MCR 7.205(E)(4), this appeal is not limited to the issues raised in the application and supporting brief. Instead, in their briefs on appeal, the parties may also argue the merits of any issues raised below, even if not yet decided by the trial court, that might serve as an alternative ground for affirmance here. See Hjerstedt v Sault Ste Marie, 513 Mich 925 (2023) (“A cross-appeal was not necessary in order for the defendant to propose an alternative ground for affirmance.”); Glasker-Davis v Auvenshine, 333 Mich App 222, 227- 228; 964 NW2d 809 (2020) (discussing the general issue-preservation requirements). On the Court’s own motion pursuant to MCR 7.216(A)(7), this case is CONSOLIDATED with the related application in Docket No. 382719, Monroe Co v Brant, and both appeals are EXPEDITED. Appellant’s brief is due within 14 days of this order’s entry, appellees’ briefs are due within 14 days of service of appellant’s brief, and any reply is due within 7 days of service of the associated appellee brief. No extensions of time will be allowed absent further order of this Court. The clerk is directed to expedite the submission of this case on the session calendar in accordance with MCR 7.213(C)(7). _______________________________ Presiding Judge October 14, 2026

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