Motion, Affidavit, and/or Order to Show Cause

This form is used to ask the court for an order to show cause, which is a formal request asking the judge to decide on a specific issue. It includes sections for making the motion, swearing to the facts in an affidavit, and proving that the other side was given notice of the request.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.1711(2), MCL 2.107(B), MCR 2.108(D), MCR 3.101, MCR 3.208(B), MCR 3.302(E), MCR 3.606(A), MCR 5.108, MCR 6.103(B), MCR 6.615(B)

Common questions

What is this form for?

This form is a Motion, Affidavit, and/or Order to Show Cause, which is used to ask the court for a specific order or decision. It can be used if someone has failed to follow a court order or if a judge needs to make a ruling on an issue.

Is a fee involved?

The form has sections to calculate fees for service, including service fees, mileage, and incorrect address fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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