UTCR 15.020: DISMISSAL OF SMALL CLAIMS FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION

(1) After service is made, the serving party must forthwith file the return or acceptance of service with the trial court administrator.

(2) If no return or acceptance of service is filed by the 63rd day after the filing of the complaint, the court may dismiss the case for want of prosecution.

(3) If proof of service is filed and any defendant does not appear by the 51st day after the proof of service is filed, the court may dismiss the complaint against each nonappearing defendant for want of prosecution unless the plaintiff has applied for a default judgment.