Michigan Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of Summons is a document used to inform a defendant that they are being sued in a Michigan court case. It is typically served to the defendant by a sheriff or process server, but can also be served by mail or electronically. The notice includes the name of the plaintiff and defendant, the court in which the action is brought, the case number, and a statement of the plaintiff's claims. It also includes a request for the defendant to waive service of process and agree to accept service by mail. The notice of lawsuit and request to waive service of summons comes in two versions. The first is a Notice of Summons, which is served to the defendant by a sheriff or other process server. This version is used when the defendant is unable to be located or refuses to accept service. The second version is a Waiver of Service of Summons, which is served to the defendant by mail or electronically. This version is used when the defendant agrees to waive service of process and accept service by mail. In either case, if the defendant waives service of process, they must file an answer to the complaint within 21 days of receipt of the notice. If the defendant fails to answer the complaint within the required time period, they could be subject to a default judgment against them.