7.12Modifying or Vacating a Judgment

“A judgment of the small claims division may be modified or vacated in the same manner as judgments in other civil actions, except that an appeal may not be taken.” MCR 4.305(B). However, either party may appeal a district court magistrate’s decision within seven days of the decision and obtain a new trial before the district judge. MCL 600.8427.

For a detailed discussion on modification or vacation of judgments, see the Michigan Judicial Institute’s Civil Proceedings Benchbook, Chapter 8. See also MCR 2.610 (motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict); MCR 2.611 (new trials, amendment of judgments); and MCR 2.612 (relief from judgment or order).