Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.8421 (2026)

Costs to prevailing party.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961

Act 236 of 1961

600.8421 Costs to prevailing party.

Sec. 8421.

The prevailing party in any action in the small claims division is entitled to costs of the action and also the costs of execution upon a judgment rendered therein. The costs shall include cost of service of the notice for the appearance of the defendant.

History: Add. 1968, Act 154, Imd. Eff. June 17, 1968

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1990–2009 · leading case: Cadle Co. v. City of Kentwood, 776 N.W.2d 145 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009).

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Cadle Co. v. City of Kentwood, 776 N.W.2d 145 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009). “8420(1) (fee for issuance of judgment debtor discovery subpoena); and MCL 600.8421 (taxable costs to include cost of execution upon a judgment).”

In Re Goehring, 457 N.W.2d 375 (Mich. Ct. App. 1990). “Further, several sections of Chapter 84 refer to post-judgment collection proceedings within the small claims division, compelling the conclusion that the Legislature intended small claims "prosecution” and "litigation” to include postjudgment proceedings. See MCL 600.8410(2);…”

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