Sec. 5079.
(1) The circuit court shall enforce an arbitrator's award or other order issued under this chapter in the same manner as an order issued by the circuit court. A party may make a motion to the circuit court to enforce an arbitrator's award or order.
(2) The plaintiff in an action that was submitted to arbitration under this chapter shall file with the circuit court a judgment, order, or motion to settle the judgment within 21 days after the arbitrator's award is issued unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing or unless the arbitrator or court grants an extension. If the plaintiff fails to comply with this subsection, another party to the action may file a judgment, order, or motion to settle the judgment and may request sanctions.
History: Add. 2000, Act 420, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-50B. - Chapter 50b. Domestic Relations Arbitration (600.5070...600.5082)
Section 600.5070 - Scope of Chapter.
Section 600.5071 - Stipulation to Binding Arbitration; Agreement.
Section 600.5073 - Arbitrator; Appointment; Qualifications; Immunity; List of Qualified Arbitrators.
Section 600.5075 - Disqualification of Arbitrator.
Section 600.5076 - Meeting With Arbitrator; Order to Produce Material Information.
Section 600.5077 - Record of Arbitration Hearing.