Summary Disposition Fundamentals (MI)

Summary

This practice note provides an overview of the available grounds for summary disposition or dismissal under MCR 2.116 and the general procedures for making a motion for summary disposition in a civil action in Michigan circuit court. It covers the timing, general format, and contents of a summary disposition motion. This note also discusses the documents that accompany the motion, the related hearing procedures, how a court may rule on the motion, and other related matters.