Michigan Court of Appeals; Docket No. 83414; Published
Judges Walsh, Gribbs, and Shepherd; Unanimous; Per Curiam
Official Michigan Reporter Citation: 150 Mich App 61; Link to Opinion 
STATUTORY INDEXING:
Specific Exclusions from Motor Vehicle Definition [§3101(2)(e)]
General / Miscellaneous [§3135]
TOPICAL INDEXING:
Not Applicable
CASE SUMMARY:
In this unanimous per curiam Opinion, the Court of Appeals ruled that an action for property damage to a motorcycle may not be brought against the owner of an insured vehicle under the "mini-tort" provisions of §3135(2)(d) of the statute. This section permits a property damage action up to $400 for damages "to motor vehicles" to the extent that such damages are not covered by insurance. A motorcycle is not a "motor vehicle," and therefore is not entitled to recover for motorcycle damage under the mini-tort provision.