Gladych v. New Family Homes, Inc

This case concerns the proper interpretation of MCL 600.5856, which sets forth the requirements for tolling the statute of limitations. We hold that the unambiguous language of MCL 600.5805 and MCL 600.5856 provides that the mere filing of a complaint is insufficient to toll the statute of limitations. In order to toll the limitations period, one must also comply with the requirements of § 5856. In so holding, we overrule the erroneous interpretation of § 5856 in Buscaino v Rhodes, 385 Mich 474; 189 NW2d 202 (1971), overruled in part on other grounds by McDougall v Schanz, 461 Mich 15; 597…