Busha v. Department of State Highways

The cause of action arises out of a motor vehicle accident which took place on a state highway on July 14, 1970. A notice of intent to file a claim (as required at that time) was timely filed with the Court of Claims. The actual claim or complaint itself was not filed in the Court of Claims until September 8, 1972. On October 27, 1972, the Court of Claims granted defendant’s motion for an accelerated judgment because of the plaintiffs’ failure to file said claim within two years of the occurrence of the accident, as required by MCLA 691.1411; MSA 3.996(111). Plaintiffs appeal to this Court…