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5854 Written cases—respondent wants written case
(a) an appellant indicates, in accordance with this chapter, that the
appellant wants to present the appellant’s case in writing; and
(b) a respondent also wants to present his or her case in writing.
(2) The respondent must file a notice stating that the respondent wants to
present the respondent’s case in writing.
(3) The notice must be filed, and a stamped copy served on each other
party, not later than 7 days after the day the appellant’s application or
notice of appeal is served on the respondent.
(4) If all the parties to an appeal indicate, in accordance with this chapter,
that they want to present their cases in writing, the hearing date for
the appeal is vacated on the filing of the respondent’s notice under
subrule (2) (or, if there are 2 or more respondents, on the filing of the
last notice under subrule (2)).
Rule 5855