Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

motion for summary disposition

Help! I am helping a friend who is being sued by a neighbor in civil court. He has submitted his answer to the suit only to be told by the county clerk that he needed to file a motion for summary disposition also. I cannot find this form or any instructions for filing anywhere on the internet. Can you please direct me as to where I might be able to view this form or get a copy of it. Any help in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks!


Asked on 1/19/04, 7:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: motion for summary disposition

I need to know more about the case to understand why the clerk told him that he needs to make a motion for summary disposition. Such a motion basically tells the judge the reasons why the case should be dismissed. A list of the reasons generally is stated in Michigan Court Rule 2.116(C). Read these over and see what applies. Then write out why the case should be dismissed based upon a reason that you find in one of those rules. Bill Stern 248-353-9400

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Answered on 1/19/04, 11:00 pm
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: motion for summary disposition

So...., you're attempting to practice law without a license (a felony) and you want some assistance (aiding and abetting - also a felony) ? Sorry, no can do!

All I can tell you is that the clerk is wrong. Among the three of you, the question arises "Which one of you is Curly?"

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Answered on 1/19/04, 11:03 pm


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