Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.605

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless another law removes it; a claim exceeding the municipal court limit could proceed in circuit court when no district court was available.

Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Dimitri · filed 1971-08-23

The intent of the Legislature was to eventually create a uniform state-wide system of courts to replace the municipal and justice courts, at such time when all municipalities adopted the district courts. When no municipal courts remained in operation in the state, the statutes, MCLA §§ 600.605 and 600.8301, would be completely operative and circuit courts would lack original jurisdiction in civil actions when the amount in controversy did not exceed $3,000. In the meantime it is reasonable to assume that it was not the intent of the Legislature to deprive a party of his cause of action if there was no district court available.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over class actions regardless of the amount in controversy because district courts lack jurisdiction over actions historically equitable in nature.

Paley v. Coca Cola Company · filed 1973-07-24

C (§605) provides the "[c]ircuit courts have original jurisdiction * * * except where exclusive jurisdiction is given * * * to some other court”. ... We conclude therefore that the presumption against divestiture of court jurisdiction plus the limitation of § 8315 on § 8301 indicates a legislative intention not to divest the circuit courts of class action jurisdiction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts general jurisdiction over civil claims, subject to statutory and constitutional limits; sovereign immunity also bars suits against the state without legislative consent.

Greenfield Construction Co. v. Department of State Highways · filed 1978-01-25

MCLA 600.605; MSA 27A.605 provides: "Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state." (Emphasis added.) To the foregoing emphasized exceptions this Court has earlier and repeatedly added those cases in which the defendant is by its sovereignty suit-immune.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction to hear mandamus actions against county officers.

Lester v. Sheriff of Oakland County · filed 1978-07-17

Similarly, RJA § 605, MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605 provides a statutory basis for hearing mandamus actions against county officers in circuit court.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts civil jurisdiction unless another court has exclusive jurisdiction; separate plaintiffs in a nonclass action cannot aggregate their claims to meet the circuit court’s jurisdictional minimum.

Boyd v. Nelson Credit Centers, Inc · filed 1984-03-20

The subject matter jurisdiction of a circuit court in civil cases is governed by MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605, which provides: ... No individual plaintiff made a claim for more than $10,000, but it is not disputed that all of the claims, if aggregated, would exceed that amount. ... We find Clark and similar decisions persuasive and elect to follow them. ... The circuit court correctly ruled that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction to review whether officials followed statutory procedures when discharging a patient committed by court order.

Teasel v. Department of Mental Health · filed 1984-09-18

We hold that a circuit court is constitutionally and statutorily empowered to review, . upon a proper petition, the procedure by which a patient, hospitalized under a probate court order of civil commitment, is discharged, in order to determine whether the official ordering the discharge decided according to the criteria for discharge established by the Legislature.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

York v. Isabella Bank & Trust · filed 1985-10-07

These two provisions indicate that if any of the plaintiffs causes of action involve "matters relating to the settlement of the estate” accelerated judgment was properly granted, as the circuit court would be divested of jurisdiction by the exclusive grant to the probate court.

Section 600.605 grants circuit courts broad original jurisdiction, but it does not authorize a circuit court to determine a utility refund interest rate before the Public Service Commission considers it.

Detroit Edison Co. v. Public Service Commission · filed 1986-10-20

Const 1963, art 6, § 13 and MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605 confer broad original jurisdiction upon the circuit courts over legal and equitable claims. ... Since the rate of interest is at least incident to the regulation of a public utility, the commission should have been given the opportunity to hear and pass upon the issue.

Section 600.605 preserves circuit court jurisdiction over medical malpractice claims despite an arbitration agreement unless a statute or constitutional provision clearly removes it.

Hendrickson v. Moghissi · filed 1987-03-03

Circuit court jurisdiction over a particular subject matter is denied only by constitution or statute. MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605. In construing such statutes or constitutional provisions, retention of jurisdiction is presumed and any intent to divest the circuit court of jurisdiction must be clearly and unambiguously stated. ... Medical malpractice claims constitute traditional civil actions for money damages and clearly fall within the circuit court’s original subject matter jurisdiction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless another court has exclusive jurisdiction; a probate court’s appointment of a conservator does not displace a circuit court’s jurisdiction to appoint a next friend in a pending action.

In Re Powell Estate · filed 1987-06-15

MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605 vests the circuit court with original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies "except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court...." York v Isabella Bank & Trust, 146 Mich App 1, 4; 379 NW2d 448 (1985). ... The exercise of the probate court's jurisdiction to appoint a conservator to oversee the estate of Michael Powell should not be construed to deprive the circuit court of jurisdiction, acquired prior to the probate court's action, to appoint a suitable next friend in order to proceed with the circuit court action.

Section 600.605 gives the circuit court power to grant equitable relief in this case.

Lesatz v. Standard Green Meadows · filed 1987-08-21

The circuit court has the power to grant equitable relief in this case, MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605, unlike the district court, MCL 600.8315; MSA 27A.8315.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute assigns exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere or denies circuit court jurisdiction. A challenge to an antenuptial agreement falls within that jurisdiction when probate jurisdiction is not exclusive.

Sumpter v. Kosinski · filed 1988-02-01

The circuit court had subject matter jurisdiction over the instant case. MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605 provides: Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state. ... Therefore, since the probate court has not expressly been granted exclusive jurisdiction over claims attacking the validity of antenuptial agreements, and since the Legislature has granted concurrent jurisdiction over matters affecting the distribution of estates, we conclude that the circuit court had jurisdiction over this matter.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over child custody disputes because those disputes are not specifically excluded by law.

Solomon v. Lewis · filed 1990-08-06

The Michigan Constitution and the Revised Judicature Act confer upon the circuit courts original jurisdiction over all matters not specifically excluded by law. Const 1963, art 6, § 13; MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605. ... Nowhere are child custody disputes excluded from the jurisdiction of the circuit courts.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts general subject-matter jurisdiction, subject to areas the Legislature has placed exclusively within an administrative tribunal’s jurisdiction.

Universal Am-Can Ltd. v. Attorney General · filed 1992-11-17

As a court of general equity jurisdiction, the circuit court had subject-matter jurisdiction to issue a declaratory ruling, an injunction, or a writ of mandamus. ... However, where the Legislature intended to make an administrative tribunal’s jurisdiction exclusive, a circuit court cannot exercise jurisdiction over those same areas.

Section 600.605 permits circuit courts to hear claims for declaratory or equitable relief against the state, but a suit that also seeks money damages from the state must be filed in the Court of Claims.

Silverman v. University of Michigan Board of Regents · filed 1994-05-17

Taken together, the language of MCL 600.605, 600.6419(4), and 600.6419a; MSA 27A.605, 27A.6419(4), and 27A.6419(1) would permit the interpretation that the money claim could be filed only in the Court of Claims, but that the claim for equitable or declaratory relief could be filed in either the Court of Claims or circuit court. We reject that interpretation as unsound and contrary to the intent of the Legislature, because it would mean splitting a single suit between two forums.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction to issue injunctions as equitable relief.

Alliance for the Mentally Ill v. Department of Community Health · filed 1998-09-25

MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605 defines the original jurisdiction of the circuit courts: ... Here, the afscme sought only equitable relief in the form of a preliminary injunction. As a court of general equity jurisdiction, the circuit court had subject-matter jurisdiction to issue an injunction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims and remedies unless the constitution or a statute assigns exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere or denies circuit court jurisdiction.

Ami v. Comm. Health Dept. · filed 1998-12-18

MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605 defines the original jurisdiction of the circuit courts: Circuit Courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state. Here, the AFSCME sought only equitable relief in the form of a preliminary injunction. As a court of general equity jurisdiction, the circuit court had subject-matter jurisdiction to issue an injunction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute provides otherwise.

Trost v. Buckstop Lure Co., Inc. · filed 2002-05-01

In Michigan, the circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction and are vested with “original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims” unless the constitution or statutes provide otherwise. MCL 600.605; see also MCL 600.601 and Const 1963, art 6, §§ 1, 13. ... Thus, it is apparent that Buckstop properly brought its libel action against Trost in the circuit court and that the circuit court had subject-matter jurisdiction over that claim.

Section 600.605 does not give a circuit court original jurisdiction over an appeal of the Governor’s financial emergency determination under MCL 141.1217.

Flint City Council v. State · filed 2003-01-09

This matter does not fall within a circuit court’s original jurisdiction under MCL 600.605, since MCL 141.1217 of the Local Government Fiscal Responsibility Act clearly provides that the circuit court proceeding is in the nature of an appeal.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims except where the constitution or a statute gives exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere.

Papas v. Gaming Control Board · filed 2003-09-18

Circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction, vested with original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies "except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court...." M.C.L. § 600.605; Bowie v. Arder, 441 Mich. 23, 50, 490 N.W.2d 568 (1992).

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over civil claims unless jurisdiction is assigned exclusively elsewhere or prohibited by law; the judicial nonintervention doctrine does not remove that jurisdiction.

Derderian v. Genesys Health Care Systems · filed 2004-10-28

Application of these principles persuades us that the judicial nonintervention doctrine does not present a limitation on the court’s subject-matter jurisdiction. Circuit courts, in the abstract, have jurisdiction over the types of claims stated in plaintiffs’ second amended complaint, and neither Michigan’s Constitution nor statutory law prohibits the review of the staffing decisions of private hospitals.

Section 600.605 presumes that circuit courts have subject-matter jurisdiction unless the constitution or a statute expressly prohibits it or gives exclusive jurisdiction to another court.

Wayne County Treasurer v. Westhaven Manor Ltd. Dividend Housing Ass'n · filed 2005-04-15

Thus, circuit courts are presumed to have subject-matter jurisdiction unless jurisdiction is expressly prohibited or given to another court by constitution or statute.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the Michigan Constitution or a statute grants exclusive jurisdiction to another court.

Ammex, Inc v. Department of Treasury · filed 2007-01-29

Circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction with original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies, except when the Michigan Constitution or a statute confers exclusive jurisdiction on another court. MCL 600.601; MCL 600.605. ... We therefore hold that the circuit court had jurisdiction over plaintiffs claims against defendant.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over claims for declaratory and equitable relief even when the Court of Claims also has jurisdiction.

Behnke, Inc. v. State · filed 2008-02-21

Because the jurisdiction of the Court of Claims is not exclusive of the jurisdiction of the circuit court over actions for declaratory or equitable relief, MCL 600.6419a, it can be assumed that the Legislature intended that the circuit court retain original jurisdiction over such claims as provided by MCL 600.605.

Section 600.605 permits the Legislature to give another court exclusive jurisdiction over matters that would otherwise fall within a circuit court’s general jurisdiction.

Okrie v. State · filed 2014-08-19

Admittedly, by granting exclusive jurisdiction over Court of Claims matters to the four Court of Claims judges in this Court, the Legislature divested the Ingham Circuit Court of the authority to adjudicate those disputes. But that divestiture is not prohibited under statute. See, e.g., MCL 600.605, regarding the circuit court’s general jurisdiction. It simply does not follow that that transfer of authority interfered with the circuit court’s general jurisdiction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction to hear nuisance and fraud claims and grant injunctive relief, even when the defendant has not appealed a zoning board decision.

Township of Pleasanton v. Parramore · filed 2014-12-18

In this case, Parramore has not collaterally challenged the Zoning Board’s decision. Rather, the Township sued Parramore, alleging claims of nuisance per se and fraud, and asking for injunctive relief. And the circuit court has jurisdiction to hear nuisance and fraud claims and to grant injunctive relief. MCL 600.605; Joy, 287 Mich at 253-254.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless another court has exclusive jurisdiction; a claim within the district court’s exclusive jurisdiction falls outside the circuit court’s jurisdiction.

Affiliated Medical of Dearborn v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co · filed 2014-12-23

“Circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction”; the circuit court has “original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies” unless exclusive jurisdiction is vested in some other court or the circuit court is denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statute. Farmers Ins Exch v South Lyon Community Sch, 237 Mich App 235, 241; 602 NW2d 588 (1999); MCL 600.605. ... Thus, it was apparent from the motion for entry of a default judgment that the circuit court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction because the amount in controversy was less than $25,000 and, therefore, the action was within the exclusive jurisdiction of the district court.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute removes that jurisdiction or assigns exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA v. Laues-Gholston · filed 2015-02-24

Defendant next challenges the circuit court’s subject matter jurisdiction. This challenge fails, also. “Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... Here, the amount in controversy was never argued to be less than $30,000.

Section 600.605 presumes that circuit courts have subject-matter jurisdiction over civil actions unless the constitution or a statute expressly bars jurisdiction or gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

Teran v. Rittley · filed 2015-11-17

Thus, the circuit court is presumed to have subject-matter jurisdiction over a civil action unless Michigan’s Constitution or a statute expressly prohibits it from exercising jurisdiction or gives exclusive jurisdiction over the subject matter of the suit to another court.

Section 600.605 excludes civil actions from circuit court jurisdiction when a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

Speck v. Cunningham · filed 2015-11-19

MCL 600.605 provides that “[c]ircuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” And under MCL 600.8301(1), “[t]he district court has exclusive jurisdiction in civil actions when the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.00.” ... In sum, the amount in controversy did not exceed $25,000; therefore, the district court had exclusive jurisdiction over plaintiff’s action.

Section 600.605 removes circuit courts’ original jurisdiction over civil claims assigned exclusively to another court by the constitution or a statute.

Hodge v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company · filed 2016-06-06

The Legislature slightly restricted the circuit court’s jurisdiction in MCL 600.605 by removing the circuit court’s original jurisdiction in cases “where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court . . . .”

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims against an estate unless another court has exclusive jurisdiction; an estate’s EPIC limitations defense does not divest the circuit court of jurisdiction.

Gavitt v. Estate of John E Devries · filed 2017-08-10

Under MCL 600.605, “[c]ircuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” ... MCL 700.3803 is effectively a statute of limitations for cases involving claims against a probate estate, and plaintiff has not given us a persuasive reason why a circuit court cannot apply MCL 700.3803 or why a circuit court would be divested of jurisdiction in a suit against an estate merely because a defendant estate raises an argument under EPIC.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or another statute assigns jurisdiction to a different tribunal.

in Re Petition of Kalamazoo County Treasurer for Foreclosure · filed 2018-02-20

Circuit courts have original jurisdiction over all civil claims unless the Michigan Constitution or a statute confers jurisdiction on another tribunal. ... Therefore, we conclude that the circuit court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction to resolve Hope Woods’s exemption claim.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims, including a complaint seeking a determination of easement rights.

Buckner v. Buckner · filed 2018-10-25

600.605 grants circuit courts “original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies” with certain narrow exceptions. ... Accordingly, because plaintiffs squarely brought the issue of defendants’ use of the easement to the court’s attention in their complaint, the court had the power or authority to adjudicate it.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over contract claims against religious entities; ecclesiastical abstention may affect how those claims are decided, but does not remove jurisdiction.

Flakes v. New Mt Vernon Missionary Baptist Church · filed 2019-10-22

As a court of general jurisdiction, the trial court in this matter has jurisdiction over plaintiff’s contract claim; any application of the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine will determine how the court adjudicates the claim, but not whether it has the power to decide the claim.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over common law name change petitions unless jurisdiction is expressly assigned elsewhere or denied by law.

in Re a R Warshefski · filed 2020-01-21

Under MCL 600.605, the Michigan Legislature vested subject-matter jurisdiction in the circuit courts as follows: Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state. ... Because MCL 711.1 does not abrogate or supersede the common law, the trial court has subject matter jurisdiction to hear and grant petitions for a name change under both MCL 711.1 and the common law.

Section 600.605 presumes circuit court jurisdiction over civil actions unless the Michigan Constitution or a statute prohibits it or gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

McKenzie v. Deparment of Corrections · filed 2020-05-07

Thus, a circuit court is presumed to have subject-matter jurisdiction over a civil action unless (1) Michigan’s Constitution or a statute expressly prohibits it from exercising jurisdiction or, (2) Michigan’s Constitution or a statute gives to another court exclusive jurisdiction over the subject matter of the suit.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims except those assigned exclusively to another court; mini-tort actions fall within that exception.

Shield Global Partners - Gi LLC v. Progressive Casualty Ins Co · filed 2020-08-27

“Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... Accordingly, the district court, not the circuit court, has subject matter jurisdiction over a mini-tort action.

Section 600.605 presumes circuit court jurisdiction over civil actions unless the Michigan Constitution or a statute bars it or gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

Smith v. Landrum · filed 2020-10-29

In light of these statutory provisions, a circuit court is presumed to have subject-matter jurisdiction over a civil action unless Michigan’s Constitution or a statute (1) expressly prohibits it from exercising jurisdiction, or (2) gives to another court exclusive jurisdiction over the subject matter of the suit.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts general jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute provides otherwise; a purported release of a debt does not divest that jurisdiction.

Sturdavent v. William Sim Spencer · filed 2020-12-10

“The circuit courts of this state are courts of general jurisdiction, with ‘original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.’ ” Winkler v Marist Fathers of Detroit, Inc, 500 Mich 327, 334; 901 NW2d 566 (2017), quoting MCL 600.605. ... Thus, the trial court’s jurisdiction could not be divested by the execution of a release.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over contract disputes unless the Michigan Constitution or a statute denies it or gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

Bradley v. Frye-Chaiken · filed 2021-01-28

Because circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims, of which a contract dispute is included, and there was no exception in the Constitution or statute that denied jurisdiction, the trial court had subject-matter jurisdiction over this dispute.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute denies that jurisdiction or gives exclusive jurisdiction to another court.

Schaaf v. Forbes · filed 2021-07-01

The circuit court is a court of general jurisdiction, which jurisdiction extends to “all civil claims and remedies except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... Given the above, none of plaintiffs’ claims fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the probate court, and the circuit court thus did not err in exercising subject-matter jurisdiction in the present matter.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute denies that jurisdiction or gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

Davis v. Wayne County Election Commission · filed 2022-06-02

MCL 600.605 provides circuit courts with “original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution of this state.” ... Plaintiff has sued a county election commission and two individuals seeking elected office, and they are amenable to suit in the circuit court.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute assigns exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere or denies circuit-court jurisdiction.

North Star Sail Club v. Charter Township of Harrison · filed 2023-04-27

“Circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction,” Papas v Gaming Control Bd, 257 Mich App 647, 657; 669 NW2d 326 (2003), and they have “original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state,” MCL 600.605. ... Consequently, the circuit court in the original case had subject-matter jurisdiction because Nancy’s complaint requested that the trial court take superintending control over the Township to grant a parcel split, and she complained that the Township had violated her equal-protection rights.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts general jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute denies it or gives exclusive jurisdiction to another court.

Davis v. Wayne County Election Commission · filed 2023-07-20

As a member of the circuit court, Judge Lillard clearly had subject-matter jurisdiction to adjudicate Davis’s claim, regardless of the procedural error that arose in assigning the case to her.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts general jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

Brockriede v. Manley · filed 2023-12-28

“Circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction, vested with original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies ‘except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court . . . .’ ” Papas v Mich Gaming Control Bd, 257 Mich App 647, 657; 669 NW2d 326 (2003), quoting MCL 600.605 (alteration in Papas). ... Therefore, the Genesee Circuit Court, which heard those claims and entered the challenged orders, had subject-matter jurisdiction over the case.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims except when another court has exclusive jurisdiction.

Lawrence E Moon Funeral Home v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co · filed 2025-03-21

“Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. “The district court has exclusive jurisdiction in civil actions when the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.00.” MCL 600.8301(1). ... Because the trial court lacked subject- matter jurisdiction over the dispute based on the amount in controversy, the court properly dismissed plaintiffs’ complaint, albeit on different grounds.

Section 600.605 excludes circuit court jurisdiction over a contract claim against the state when the Court of Claims has exclusive jurisdiction.

Greenfield Construction Co. v. Michigan Department of State Highways · filed 1975-01-28

"Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” ... Accordingly, we hold that the trial court was in error in finding that the circuit court had subject-matter jurisdiction to enter a declaratory judgment in the present case.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction or denies circuit court jurisdiction.

Bowie v. Arder · filed 1992-09-22

Although circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction, with original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, circuit courts do not have jurisdiction in matters in which jurisdiction is given exclusively by constitutional provision or by statute to another court.

Section 600.605 bars circuit court jurisdiction over matters the Legislature has assigned exclusively to an administrative tribunal.

Citizens for Common Sense in Government v. Attorney General · filed 2000-12-19

However, if the Legislature has expressed an intent to make an administrative tribunal’s jurisdiction exclusive, then the circuit court cannot exercise jurisdiction over those same areas.

Section 600.605 excludes circuit court jurisdiction when a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction, including contract claims against the state assigned to the Court of Claims.

Parkwood Ltd. Dividend Housing Ass'n v. State Housing Development Authority · filed 2003-07-09

Under the language of MCL 600.605, § 6419(1)(a) is an instance “where exclusive jurisdiction is given . . . by statute to some other court . . . .”

Section 600.605 leaves circuit courts without jurisdiction over civil claims when another statute gives a different court exclusive jurisdiction, including claims of $25,000 or less assigned to the district court.

the Meisner Law Group v. Weston Downs Condominium Association · filed 2017-10-24

Under this authority, the Legislature enacted MCL 600.605 4 and MCL 600.8301(1) 5 that plainly combine, ... when no other jurisdictional statute applies, to deprive the circuit court of jurisdiction over civil actions “when the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.00.”

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims except matters assigned exclusively to another court; the probate court alone could decide the validity of a personal representative’s assignments of estate claims to himself.

Mitan v. Farmington Square Condominium Association · filed 2021-02-25

“Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... We are simply holding that only the probate court had jurisdiction to approve or disapprove of the two assignments. The circuit court had no jurisdiction, and because the probate court did not authorize the assignments, plaintiff lacked standing to sue.

Section 600.605 excludes matters within a district court’s exclusive jurisdiction from circuit court jurisdiction.

Sitto v. Kimberly W Stout Pc · filed 2025-03-12

The Legislature, in turn, established the districts court as courts of limited, exclusive jurisdiction over, inter alia, civil actions “when the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.” MCL 600.8301(1); see also MCL 600.605. Therefore, the circuit courts do not have jurisdiction over matters that fall within the district courts’ exclusive jurisdiction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims and remedies unless a law specifically excludes the matter.

State Ex Rel. Ingham County Prosecutor v. American Amusement Co. · filed 1976-09-07

Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to determine all civil claims and remedies except as otherwise provided. Const 1963, art 6, § 13, MCLA 600.605; MSA 27A.605. There is an assumption of jurisdiction by the circuit court, unless the matter in question is specifically excluded by law.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction or denies circuit court jurisdiction.

Waterford School District v. State Board of Education · filed 1980-07-18

The Revised Judicature Act provides, at MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605: ... "Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” ... Since there is no grant of exclusivity, the general provisions of the Constitution and Revised Judicature Act must govern, and subject-matter jurisdiction be found to lie in the circuit courts.

Section 600.605 places constitutional challenges to zoning ordinances seeking declaratory and injunctive relief within the circuit court’s original jurisdiction.

Arthur Land Co., LLC v. Otsego County · filed 2002-05-16

These were matters within the trial court’s original, rather than appellate, jurisdiction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over a general civil challenge to site plan approval when no law assigns exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere.

Julie E Visser Trust v. City of Wyoming · filed 2014-10-30

Given that the relevant statutory provisions do not govern a challenge to a site plan approval, the circuit court had original subject-matter jurisdiction over plaintiff’s general civil suit for declaratory and injunctive relief. MCL 600.605 provides that “Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” Defendants do not cite and we are not aware of any statutory or constitutional provision giving exclusive jurisdiction over plaintiff’s general civil suit to some other court or administrative body.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims and remedies unless the constitution or a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction.

Koopmans v. Rk Jewelers LLC · filed 2016-03-08

They are vested with “original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court . . . .” MCL 600.605. ... Koopmans could not have brought these claims against defendants in the divorce action. The claims seek to adjudicate the rights of defendants, who would have been third parties in the divorce action. Estes, 481 Mich at 582-283, Thames, 191 Mich App at 302. Thus, the trial court erred in granting summary disposition to defendants under MCR 2.116(C)(4).

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless another court has exclusive jurisdiction.

Jp Morgan Chase Bank v. Zair · filed 2017-01-12

Pursuant to MCL 600.605, the circuit court generally has original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies unless exclusive jurisdiction is vested in another court. Defendants do not argue, and the district court did not have, exclusive jurisdiction over the claims raised in their counterclaim, which essentially challenged the underlying foreclosure proceeding and JPMorgan’s purported interest in the property.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original subject-matter jurisdiction unless another statute provides otherwise.

in Re N J Pender Minor · filed 2019-07-09

Under MCL 600.605, the trial court had original subject-matter jurisdiction over this case unless another statute provided otherwise.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims and remedies unless the constitution or a statute provides otherwise.

Township of Champion v. Pascoe · filed 2019-07-18

Circuit Courts have original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies except where the constitution or a statute provides otherwise. MCL 600.605.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts general jurisdiction over civil claims, and ecclesiastical abstention does not divest them of jurisdiction over a disability-discrimination claim.

Winkler v. Marist Fathers of Detroit Inc · filed 2017-06-27

The circuit courts of this state are courts of general jurisdiction, with “original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... It is enough for our purposes here to clarify that, contrary to the suggestion of Dlaikan and other decisions, the circuit court does, in fact, have subject matter jurisdiction over the plaintiff’s claim, and the judicial power to consider it and dispose of it in a manner consistent with the guarantees of the First Amendment.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims and remedies, including disputes over attorney charging liens.

Guzall III v. Warren · filed 2019-08-08

Michigan’s circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction. Okrie v Michigan, 306 Mich App 445, 467; 857 NW2d 254 (2014). “Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies . . . .” MCL 600.605. A circuit court’s jurisdiction includes the jurisdiction to decide the validity of attorney charging liens.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts subject-matter jurisdiction over civil claims involving foreign corporations; the internal affairs doctrine does not remove that jurisdiction.

Daystar Seller Financing LLC v. Hundley · filed 2018-09-27

With this understanding of Rogers in mind, we agree with Daystar that Wojtczak should not be read as negating the subject-matter jurisdiction the trial court otherwise holds under MCL 600.605.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute assigns exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere or denies circuit court jurisdiction.

City of Southfield v. Shefa LLC · filed 2022-02-10

Following this constitutional grant, the Legislature set forth the circuit court’s jurisdiction as follows: “Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... With respect to the claims raised by the city, there is no serious question whether, absent the bankruptcy proceedings, the circuit court has subject-matter jurisdiction over the claims—it does.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over nuisance abatement and injunctive relief even when district courts have jurisdiction over township ordinance violations.

Township of Oceola v. Nowacki · filed 2021-04-15

Pursuant to MCL 600.605, “[c]ircuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” ... Therefore, although MCL 41.183(6) provides district court's jurisdiction for violation of a township ordinance, it does not divest the circuit court of jurisdiction over actions for the abatement of a nuisance and for injunctive relief.

Section 600.605’s grant of circuit court jurisdiction yields to a conflicting federal limit on jurisdiction under the Supremacy Clause.

Perna v. Health One Credit Union · filed 2023-09-28

However, the Michigan Constitution broadens this statement, establishing that MCL 600.605 is not immune to the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution: “The circuit court shall have original jurisdiction in all matters not prohibited by law.”

Section 600.605 does not give a circuit court jurisdiction over a $6,775 contract claim when the district court has exclusive jurisdiction and the related lien claim names different defendants.

Core Values Construction LLC v. Sheehan's on the Green Inc · filed 2025-07-09

“Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... Accordingly, the claim against SOTG and the son for breach of contract with a request for damages of $6,775 cannot come within the subject-matter jurisdiction of the circuit court to address the construction-lien claim against the parents.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over a properly pleaded intentional-tort claim against an employer, even if the plaintiff later cannot prove the claim.

Thomai v. MIBA Hydramechanica Corp. · filed 2013-11-14

Stated another way, if a plaintiff properly pleads a claim that falls within the exception stated under MCL 418.131(1), then the trial court has jurisdiction to hear that claim.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute removes it; an arbitrable dispute remains within that jurisdiction.

Detroit Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange v. Maurizio · filed 1983-09-27

Because the dispute involved in the instant case pertains to a civil claim, the circuit court has original jurisdiction to resolve that dispute unless one of the exceptions applies. ... We hold that the circuit court had jurisdiction to decide the dispute between these parties.

Section 600.605 preserves circuit court jurisdiction over medical malpractice claims despite a valid arbitration agreement.

Campbell v. St John Hospital · filed 1990-05-07

A valid medical malpractice arbitration agreement does not deprive a circuit court of subject matter jurisdiction to hear a medical malpractice case.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims and remedies unless the constitution or a statute gives another court exclusive jurisdiction, so a stipulation cannot confer probate guardianship jurisdiction on a circuit court.

Redding v. Redding · filed 1995-12-28

The circuit court lacked jurisdiction to appoint a guardian ad litem pursuant to the parties’ stipulation. The circuit court has original jurisdiction over all civil claims and remedies "except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court . . . .” MCL 600.605; MSA 27A.605. The probate court "has exclusive legal and equitable jurisdiction of . . . (c) [proceedings concerning guardianships, conservatorships, and protective proceedings.” MCL 700.21; MSA 27.5021. The parties’ stipulation was ineffective to confer probate jurisdiction on the circuit court.

Section 600.605 does not confer circuit court jurisdiction when a statute provides exclusive administrative remedies that have not been exhausted.

W a Foote Memorial Hospital v. Department of Public Health · filed 1995-05-12

Indeed, it has been held repeatedly that § 605 does not confer jurisdiction where a statute provides for exclusive administrative remedies that have not been exhausted.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless the constitution or a statute assigns exclusive jurisdiction elsewhere or denies circuit court jurisdiction.

Fisher v. Bjp Consulting LLC · filed 2016-06-23

MCL 600.605 provides “Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” ... While the parties dispute whether plaintiff was required to take possession of and sell the collateral, such a dispute over the amount claimed does not allow jurisdiction in the district court where the amount pled was greater than $25,000. ... Thus, the trial court erred.

Section 600.605 does not permit a plaintiff to aggregate claims belonging to several individuals to meet the circuit court’s jurisdictional threshold.

Priority Patient Transport LLC v. Farmers Insurance Exchange · filed 2017-05-02

Under MCL 600.605, “[c]ircuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the trial courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” ... Therefore, on the basis of the foregoing analysis, we conclude that plaintiff’s attempt to bring its claims within the circuit court’s jurisdiction by aggregating the claims of several individuals is not permissible. Accordingly, the circuit court correctly determined that it does not have jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claims.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts original jurisdiction over civil claims unless another court has exclusive jurisdiction; a good-faith claim for attorney fees as damages can count toward the jurisdictional amount.

Davis v. Ross · filed 2022-06-09

Circuit courts in Michigan “have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court.” MCL 600.605. ... Where the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000, subject-matter jurisdiction lies exclusively with the district court. MCL 600.605; MCL 600.8301(1); Meisner, 321 Mich App at 714-715. ... While offering no conclusion on whether plaintiff will ultimately be able to collect attorney fees under the “wrongful acts” exception, we hold that, based on the allegations in the complaint, it cannot be said with legal certainty that the amount in controversy—which includes plaintiff’s claim for attorney fees as damages—is less than the applicable jurisdictional limit.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over a claim seeking a justifiable amount above the district court’s jurisdictional limit, and later changes to the claims do not remove that jurisdiction.

Bethea v. Kaura · filed 2023-03-23

Because the request for damages exceeded the jurisdictional threshold of the circuit court, see MCL 600.605, MCL 600.8301(1), and was justifiable from the allegations in the complaint, see Krolczyk, 507 Mich at 966, the circuit court had subject-matter jurisdiction over this case. Subsequent events did not divest the circuit court of that jurisdiction.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction over civil claims exceeding the district court’s $25,000 amount-in-controversy limit; later payments do not defeat jurisdiction when the amount was pleaded in good faith.

Spectrum Health Hospitals v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company · filed 2026-02-18

“Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. Under MCL 600.8301, “[t]he district court has exclusive jurisdiction in civil actions when the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.00.” In sum, the district court has subject-matter jurisdiction when the amount in controversy is $25,000 or less, and the circuit court has subject-matter jurisdiction when the amount in controversy is greater than $25,000.

Section 600.605 gives circuit courts jurisdiction when a single plaintiff’s aggregated claims exceed the district court’s $25,000 jurisdictional limit.

Michigan Head & Spine Institute v. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co · filed 2021-11-04

“Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. District courts have “exclusive jurisdiction in civil actions when the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.00.” MCL 600.8301(1). ... Accordingly, in applying Mich Head & Spine Institute PC, we conclude that the trial court erred by holding that plaintiff could not aggregate its various claims “to satisfy the jurisdictional limits of the circuit court.” Mich Head & Spine Institute PC, ___ Mich App at___; slip op at 4.

Section 600.605 denies circuit courts jurisdiction over a special assessment challenge when the Tax Tribunal has exclusive original jurisdiction.

Village of Grand Beach v. New Buffalo Township · filed 2024-08-01

“Circuit courts have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil claims and remedies, except where exclusive jurisdiction is given in the constitution or by statute to some other court or where the circuit courts are denied jurisdiction by the constitution or statutes of this state.” MCL 600.605. ... Therefore, the MTT had original and exclusive jurisdiction, and the circuit court had no authority to hear this case.