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I filed a motion that due to an editing error contains confidential information. How can I seal or withdraw the motion?

File an ex parte motion to seal the record ..better than withdrawing since you must have needed the motion in the first place and merely want to avoid public disclosure of a portion

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What can I do if the tenant does not pay after all notices?

Your only alternative is an unlawful detainer action, even if the tenant claims an inability to pay. Sometimes that may be true, but often it is an excuse to freeload without paying rent and to devote rent money to other uses.

Is this considered improper service, and what can I do to reopen the case?

If a default judgment is entered against you, appear specially and file a motion to set it asie for lack of service on you, and hence lack of persdonal jurisdiction due to improper service

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If a motion to strike was granted on a counterclaim can you amend the affirmative defenses and file a new counterclaim

It depends on whether the motion to strike was with or without leave to amend If with leave, restate the counterclaim to address the motion If without leave, file a motion for leave to amend your affirmative defenses which, if granted, may serve as a biasis for another motion for leave to file an amended countercliam based on a different set of circumstances

I believe I need a appelate attorney;in Michigan??

Your best bet is not an appeal, but a motion for new trial