# Michigan Motion Types | Trellis

> Every motion type Trellis tracks in Michigan Circuit Courts, with a link to each motion's page of outcomes, judge data and example rulings.

Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Discovery Motions

- [Motion for Protective Order](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-for-protective-order-michigan-1719): Motion Type: Motion for Protective Order for Michigan.
- [Motion for Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Discovery](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-for-sanctions-for-failure-to-comply-with-discovery-michigan-1720): App. 75, 87.)
- [Motion to Compel Depositions](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-compel-depositions-michigan-1715): Motion Type: Motion to Compel Depositions for Michigan.
- [Motion to Compel Disclosures of Expert Opinion](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-compel-disclosures-expert-opinion-michigan-1714): App. 774, 778.)
- [Motion to Compel Discovery Responses](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-compel-discovery-responses-michigan-1713): App. 484, 491 \[internal citation omitted\].)
- [Motion to Compel Further Responses to Interrogatories](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-compel-further-responses-to-interrogatories-michigan-1716): App. 614, 616 citing MCR 2.302(B)(1); Domako v Rowe (1991) 438 Mich. 347, 353, 359; In re Hammond Estate (1996) 215 Mich.
- [Motion to Compel Production of Documents](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-compel-production-documents-michigan-1718): Motion Type: Motion to Compel Production of Documents for Michigan.
- [Motion to Extend Discovery](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-extend-discovery-michigan-1717): Ct. App. May 12, 2022\].)
- [Motion to Quash Discovery](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-quash-discovery-michigan-1722): App. 547, 557.)

## Dispositive Motions

- [Motion for Summary Judgment/Partial Summary Judgment](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-for-summary-judgment-partial-summary-judgment-michigan-1727): App. 434, 436 citing Durant v. Stahlin \[Appeal in re King, Bashara, Merrell, and Waldron\] (1964), 374 Mich. 82.)
- [Motion to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-failure-to-state-a-claim-michigan-1726): When a party files a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, the court assesses the complaint under MCR 2.116(C)(8), “which permits motions for summary disposition on the ground that ‘\[t\]he opposing party has failed to state a claim on which relief can be granted.’ Unlike motions under MCR 2.116(C)(7), ‘\[o\]nly the pleadings may be considered when the motion \[for summary disposition\] is based on subrule (C)(8)....’” (Trowell v. Providence Hosp. & Med.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Forum Non Conveniens](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-forum-non-conveniens-michigan-1723): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss For Forum Non Conveniens for Michigan.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-lack-personal-jurisdiction-michigan-1724): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction for Michigan.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Want of Prosecution / No-Progress Dismissal](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-failure-to-prosecute-michigan-1725): MCR 2.502(A)(1) provides that:.

## Pre-trial Motions

- [Motion for Change of Venue](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-for-change-venue-michigan-1731): Motion Type: Motion for Change of Venue for Michigan.
- [Motion for Joinder (of Necessary Parties)](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-for-joinder-necessary-parties-michigan-1730): Motion Type: Motion for Joinder (of Necessary Parties) for Michigan.
- [Motion for Preliminary Injunction](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-for-preliminary-injunction-michigan-1740): App. 21, 26 citing id.).
- [Motion for Temporary Restraining Order](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-for-temporary-restraining-order-michigan-1732): App. 492, 495 citing Barkau v. Ruggirello (1980) 100 Mich.
- [Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence or Reference](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-in-limine-to-preclude-evidence-reference-michigan-1729): Once the question is asked, the harm is done.
- [Motion to Amend](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-amend-michigan-1736): The Court stated:.
- [Motion to Consolidate](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-consolidate-michigan-1738): App. 746, 756 citing Gardner v. Stodgel (1989) 175 Mich.
- [Motion to Correct or to Strike Pleadings](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-strike-michigan-1733): Mich.
- [Motion to Discharge/Cancel Lis Pendens](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-discharge-cancel-lis-pendens-michigan-1742): App. 829, 837 \[“hold\[ing\] that the filing of a notice of lis pendens in this case is not equivalent to a seizure of property for purposes of a malicious prosecution claim.”\])
- [Motion to Intervene](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-intervene-michigan-1735): App. 516, 525 \[finding that “the trial court abused its discretion in granting \[movant\] Crittenton's motion to intervene.”\])
- [Motion to Reconsider/Vacate (Summary Judgment)](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-reconsider-vacate-summary-judgment-michigan-1728): Pursuant to MCR 2.119(F)(1), “\[u\]nless another rule provides a different procedure for reconsideration of a decision (see, e.g., MCR 2.604\[A\], 2.612), a motion for rehearing or reconsideration of the decision on a motion must be served and filed not later than 21 days after entry of an order deciding the motion.”
- [Motion to Recuse Judge](https://trellis.law/mi/motion-type/motion-to-recuse-judge-michigan-1734): Motion Type: Motion to Recuse Judge for Michigan.