Rule 2.119 – Motion Practice

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan

(A) Form of Motions.(1) An application to the court for an order in a pending action must be by motion. Unless made during a hearing or trial, a motion must (a) be in writing,(b) state with particularity the grounds and authority on which it is based,(c) state the...

Rule 6.431 – New Trial

by | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan

(A) Time for Making Motion. (1) A motion for a new trial may be filed before the filing of a timely claim of appeal.(2) If a claim of appeal has been filed, a motion for a new trial may only be filed in accordance with the procedure set forth in MCR 7.208(B) or the...

Rule 2.117 – Appearances

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan

(A) Appearance by Party.(1) A party may appear in an action by filing a notice to that effect or by physically appearing before the court for that purpose. In the latter event, the party must promptly file a written appearance and serve it on all persons entitled to...

Rule 2.116 – Summary Disposition

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Michigan

(A) Judgment on Stipulated Facts.(1) The parties to a civil action may submit an agreed-upon stipulation of facts to the court.(2) If the parties have stipulated to facts sufficient to enable the court to render judgment in the action, the court shall do so.(B)...