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DC 99b

Motion to Set Aside Default Possession Judgment

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective November 1, 2023

This form is used to ask the court to cancel a judgment for possession that was entered because someone failed to show up in court. It also asks the court to delay the eviction process until a hearing is held.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 4.201(N)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a landlord-tenant case when a default judgment has been entered against a person for failing to appear in court. The motion must be filed within 10 days of the default judgment.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is titled for the defendant, suggesting the person who was defaulted is the one who files it.
What must be done to ask for a stay (delay) of the eviction?
The motion requires either depositing one month's rent with the court or providing reasons why a stay should be granted.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2023.

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