Michigan Motion to Extend Expiration date of Small Claims is an application filed in a court of law by a claimant for an extension of the deadline for filing a small claims case in the state of Michigan. This motion is usually filed when a claimant believes that they are unable to file a claim within the statutory time period due to extenuating circumstances. This motion can be filed in the court where the original claim was filed or in the court where the defendant resides. The court will usually grant the motion if it is determined that the claimant was unable to file the claim within the statutory time period due to circumstances beyond their control. There are two types of Michigan Motion to Extend Expiration date of Small Claims: Pre-filling Extension and Post-Filing Extension. Pre-filling Extension is a motion requesting an extension of the deadline for filing a small claims case prior to the expiration of the statutory time limit. Post-Filing Extension is a motion requesting an extension of the deadline for filing a small claims case after the expiration of the statutory time limit.