Rule 2.605 – Declaratory Judgments

(A) Power to Enter Declaratory Judgment.(1) In a case of actual controversy within its jurisdiction, a Michigan court of record may declare the rights and other legal relations of an interested party seeking a declaratory judgment, whether or not other relief is or...

Rule 2.603 – Default and Default Judgment

(A) Entry of Default; Notice; Effect.(1) If a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules, the clerk must enter the default of that party if that fact is:(a) known to the clerk of...

Rule 2.602 – Entry of Judgments and Orders

(A) Signing; Statement; Date of Entry.(1) Except as provided in this rule and in MCR 2.603, all judgments and orders must be in writing, signed by the court, and dated with the date they are signed.(2) The date of signing an order or judgment is the date of entry.(3)...

Rule 2.601 – Judgments

(A) Relief Available. Except as provided in subrule (B), every final judgment may grant the relief to which the party in whose favor it is rendered is entitled, even if the party has not demanded that relief in his or her pleadings.(B) Default Judgment. A judgment by...