Boyle v. General Motors Corp.

This case presents the question whether an action for fraud accrues under MCL 600.5827 at the time the wrong was done, or whether it accrues on the date the plaintiff knew or should have known of the fraud or misrepresentation. The Court of Appeals reversed summary disposition for defendants, holding that a discovery rule of accrual applies to fraud actions. 250 Mich App 499; 655 NW2d 233 (2002). We reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and reinstate the order of the circuit court because MCL 600.5827 clearly applies and because prior decisions by this Court rejecting a discovery rule…