Michigan Compiled Laws
236-1961-19 - Chapter 19 Commencement of Action and Service of Process (600.1901...600.1974)
Section 600.1965 - Pleader; Service of Papers; Default; Effect.

Sec. 1965.
(1) Unless otherwise specifically provided by this act, any party who has filed a pleading or motion shall be served with every written paper subsequently filed in the action, including a default if one has been entered against him.
(2) After a default has been served, further service of such papers need not be made upon the party against whom the default has been taken, except that
(a) further service upon him shall be made if he has filed an appearance or a demand therefor in writing, and
(b) subsequent pleadings asserting new and additional claims for relief against him shall be served in the same manner provided for service of summons and complaint.
(3) Whenever an attorney appears in behalf of a person who has not received a copy of the complaint, a copy of the complaint shall be delivered to him on his request.
(4) All papers filed on behalf of any defendant shall be served on all other defendants who are not in default.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961

Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)

236-1961-19 - Chapter 19 Commencement of Action and Service of Process (600.1901...600.1974)

Section 600.1901 - Civil Action; Commencement; Filing of Complaint.

Section 600.1902 - “Victim” Defined; Civil Action Against Victim of Criminal Sexual Conduct or Assault With Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct; Dismissal; Period of Limitations; Applicability of Section.

Section 600.1905 - Summons; Issuance; Duplicate; Form; Contents; Amendment of Process or Proof of Service.

Section 600.1908 - Process; Persons to Make Service.

Section 600.1910 - Proof of Service; Methods; Failure to Make Proof of Service.

Section 600.1910.amended - Proof of Service; Methods; Failure to Make Proof of Service.

Section 600.1912 - Process; Personal Service on Individual.

Section 600.1913 - Process; Substituted Service.

Section 600.1917 - Process; Service on Partnership or Limited Partnership.

Section 600.1918 - Civil Action; Service of Process on Person Doing Business Under Assumed Name.

Section 600.1920 - Process; Service on Corporation; Insurers.

Section 600.1923 - Process; Service on Partnership Association or Unincorporated Voluntary Association.

Section 600.1925 - Process; Service on Public, Municipal or Governmental Corporation, Boards, or Bodies.

Section 600.1930 - Process; Service on Individual's Agent or Public Officer.

Section 600.1940 - Process; Personal Jurisdiction Not Required; Service of Process.

Section 600.1945 - Process; Order for Substituted Service; Contents; Unknown Defendants.

Section 600.1947 - Notice of Pendency of Action; Publication.

Section 600.1950 - Repealed. 2022, Act 74, Imd. Eff. May 12, 2022.

Section 600.1951 - Mailing of Service; Manner.

Section 600.1955 - Substituted Service; Proof.

Section 600.1960 - Substituted Service; Jurisdiction on Defendant's Interest.

Section 600.1965 - Pleader; Service of Papers; Default; Effect.

Section 600.1968 - Service of Papers; Attorneys; Contempt.

Section 600.1970 - Service of Papers; Delivery to Attorney; Party; Mailing.

Section 600.1971 - Service of Papers; Proof of Service; Filing.

Section 600.1972 - Service of Papers; Inability to Make; Direction of Court.

Section 600.1973 - Service of Papers; Numerous Parties.

Section 600.1974 - Filing With Court; Definition.