Michigan Laws 600.2441 – Costs; costs additional in civil actions in supreme court and circuit court
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(1) In all civil actions or special proceedings in the supreme court, whether heard as an original proceeding or on appeal, the following amounts shall be allowed as costs in addition to other costs unless the court otherwise directs:
(a) On motions, $20.00.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.2441
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- judgment: as used in this act , includes decree. See Michigan Laws 600.112
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) On calendar causes and those given an early hearing, $50.00.
(2) In all civil actions or special proceedings in the circuit court, whether heard as an original proceeding or on appeal, the following amounts shall be allowed as costs in addition to other costs unless the court otherwise directs:
(a) For the proceedings before trial, $20.00.
(b) For motions that result in dismissal or judgment, $20.00.
(c) For the trial of the action or proceeding, $150.00.
(d) In actions in which a confession of judgment is entered, $15.00.
(e) In actions in which a default judgment or consent judgment is entered, $75.00.