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DC 509

Order for Reinstatement of Case and Entry of Judgment, Landlord-Tenant

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective July 1, 2020

This form is a court order used in landlord-tenant cases to officially restart a case and enter a final judgment. It confirms that certain conditions have been met, allowing the court to issue orders for the property to be returned and for money owed to be paid.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 2.602, MCR 4.201

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a previous conditional dismissal in a landlord-tenant case, when the plaintiff has filed proof that the defendant failed to meet the terms of that dismissal.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This is an order that is entered by the court, meaning the judge signs and issues it. It is titled 'Order for Reinstatement of Case and Entry of Judgment.'
What does this form deal with?
It deals with the process of restarting a case and entering a final judgment in a landlord-tenant dispute. It can result in an order for eviction and a judgment for money.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2020.

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