Rule 2.119 Motion Practice (3) A motion or response to a motion that presents an issue of law must be accompanied by a brief citing the authority on which it is based.
Rule 2.116 - Summary Disposition (A) Judgment on Stipulated Facts. (1) The parties to a civil action may submit an agreed-upon stipulation of facts to the court. (2) If the parties have stipulated to facts sufficient to enable the court to render judgment in the action, the court shall do so.
Rule 2.119 Motion Practice (A) Form of Motions. (a) be in writing, (b) state with particularity the grounds and authority on which it is based, (c) state the relief or order sought, and (d) be signed by the party or attorney as provided in MCR 2.114.
The court must sign a properly submitted proposed judgment or order if no written objections have been filed within 7 days after service of notice, as long as the judgment or order is consistent with the court's decision. MCR 2.602(B)(3). (This is commonly referred to as the “Seven-Day Rule.”)
What happens next? If we filed the motion to strike in a trial court, then we will set the motion to be heard by a judge or magistrate, and be ruled upon. If we filed it in an appeals court, the appeals court will read the motion and offending document and will rule on it without hearing.
A claim of appeal must be filed with 21 days from the final order. MCR 7.204(A)(1). An application for leave to appeal must be filed within 21 days from the order being challenged. MCR 7.205(A)(1).
Rule 2.313 - Failure to Serve Disclosure or to Provide or to Permit Discovery; Sanctions (A) Motion for Order Compelling Disclosure or Discovery. A party, on reasonable notice to other parties and all persons affected, may apply for an order compelling disclosure or discovery as follows: (1) Appropriate Court.
How to Write a Kick-Ass Motion Make an Outline. Keep Your Motion Simple. Maintain Credibility. Mind Your Citations. Focus on Facts. Keep Your Intro Short. Respect the Opposition. Write in English, Not Legalese.
Steps Check if the court has blank motion forms. Some courts have "check the boxes" or "fill in the blank" motion forms. Create your caption. Title your motion. Draft the introductory paragraph to the body of the motion. Request relief. Lay out the applicable facts. Make your legal argument. Insert a signature block.