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Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Order, Civil Infraction

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2015

This form is a request to the court asking to cancel a judgment that was entered because the person did not show up for their hearing. It asks the judge to set aside the default judgment and allow the case to continue.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 4.101(D)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by a defendant in a civil infraction case when they want to challenge a default judgment that was entered against them. The motion must be filed within 14 days of receiving notice of that default judgment.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is addressed to the defendant, who is the person filing the motion. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections for the Complainant and Defendant correctly.
What does this form ask the court for?
It asks the court to set aside a default judgment and, if necessary, to schedule a new hearing for the defendant to explain their reasons.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2015.

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