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Small Claims Dismissal or Judgment

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is used to officially record the final result of a small claims case, whether that result is dismissing the case or entering a judgment. It asks the parties and the court to fill out details about the outcome, including who owes money and how the judgment should be paid.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.8401 et seq.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used at the end of a small claims case to document the final decision made by the court or the agreement between the parties.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form can be completed by the parties involved in the case or by the court itself.
What happens after this form is signed?
If a judgment is entered, the form details how much money is owed and how the payment must be made. The form also mentions that the judgment may be appealed within 7 days.

Revision history

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

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