High court scheduled to hear oral arguments

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in cases involving jury instructions, contract and construction issues, effective assistance of counsel and criminal appeals.

The court will hear the appeals today and Wednesday in its courtroom on the sixth floor of the Michigan Hall of Justice.

Oral arguments, scheduled to start both days at 9:30 a.m., are open to the public.

The court broadcasts its oral arguments and other hearings live on the Internet via streaming video technology.