Michigan Laws 600.4951 – Mediation of civil action based on tort; exception; time for referring action to mediation; hearing
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(1) Each civil action based on tort in which it is claimed that damages exceed $10,000.00, except an action alleging medical malpractice, shall be mediated pursuant to this chapter.
(2) The judge to whom a civil action as prescribed in subsection (1) is assigned or the chief judge shall refer the action to mediation by written order not less than 91 days after the filing of the answer or answers.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.4951
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
(3) A civil action referred to mediation pursuant to subsection (2) shall be heard by a mediation panel selected pursuant to section 4953.