Burise v. City of Pontiac

Defendant, the city of Pontiac, appeals as of right the trial court’s order denying its motion for summary disposition brought pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(7) (immunity granted by law). Because plaintiff Wilhelmena Burise 1 timely served defendant with “a notice” conforming to the requirements of MCL 691.1404(1), we affirm, although for reasons other than those relied on by the trial court. This appeal has been decided without oral argument pursuant to MCR 7.214(E).

I. BASIC FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiff brought suit for an injury allegedly caused by a defect in a roadway within the city.…