Michigan Laws 600.4919 – Entry of judgment; action to proceed to trial upon rejection; placing copies of evaluation, acceptances, and rejections in sealed envelope; filing envelope with clerk of court; opening envelope;
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(1) If all the parties accept the mediation panel‘s evaluation, judgment shall be entered in that amount, which shall include all fees, costs, and interest to the date of judgment.
(2) In a case involving multiple parties, judgment shall be entered as to those opposing parties who have accepted the portions of the evaluation that apply to them.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.4919
- judgment: as used in this act , includes decree. See Michigan Laws 600.112
- panel: means a mediation panel selected pursuant to section 4905. See Michigan Laws 600.4901
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter for multiple parties, if all or part of the evaluation of the mediation panel is rejected, the action shall proceed to trial.
(4) The mediation clerk shall place a copy of the mediation evaluation and the parties’ acceptances and rejections in a sealed envelope for filing with the clerk of the court. In a nonjury action, the envelope shall not be opened and the parties shall not reveal the amount of the evaluation until the judge has rendered judgment.
(5) If the mediation evaluation of an action pending in the circuit court does not exceed the jurisdictional limitation of the district court, the mediation clerk shall so inform the trial judge.