Rule 2.505 – Consolidation; Separate Trials

(A) Consolidation. When actions involving a substantial and controlling common question of law or fact are pending before the court, it may (1) order a joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions;(2) order the actions consolidated; and(3)...

Rule 2.504 – Dismissal of Actions

(A) Voluntary Dismissal; Effect.(1) By Plaintiff; by Stipulation. Subject to the provisions of MCR 2.420 and MCR 3.501(E), an action may be dismissed by the plaintiff without an order of the court and on the payment of costs(a) by filing a notice of dismissal before...

Rule 2.503 – Adjournments

(A) Applicability. This rule applies to adjournments of trials, alternative dispute resolution processes, pretrial conferences, and all motion hearings.(B) Motion or Stipulation for Adjournment.(1) Unless the court allows otherwise, a request for an adjournment must...

Rule 2.502 – Dismissal for Lack of Progress

(A) Notice of Proposed Dismissal.(1) On motion of a party or on its own initiative, the court may order that an action in which no steps or proceedings appear to have been taken within 91 days be dismissed for lack of progress unless the parties show that progress is...