Rule 7.217 - Involuntary Dismissal of Cases(A) Dismissal. If the appellant, or the plaintiff in an original action under MCR 7.206, fails to order a transcript, file a brief, or comply with court rules, the clerk will notify the parties that the appeal may be dismissed for want of prosecution unless the deficiency is remedied within 21 days after the date of the clerk's notice of deficiency. If the deficiency is not remedied within that time, the chief judge or another designated judge may dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution.(B) Notice. A copy of an order dismissing an appeal for want of prosecution will be sent to the parties and the court or tribunal from which the appeal originated.(C) Other Action. In all instances of failure to prosecute an appeal to hearing as required, the chief judge or another designated judge may take such other action as is deemed appropriate.(D) Reinstatement. (1) Within 21 days after the date of the clerk's notice of dismissal under this rule, the appellant or plaintiff may seek relief from dismissal by filing a motion for reconsideration that shows mistake, inadvertence, or excusable neglect.(2) The chief judge of the Court of Appeals will decide all untimely motions for reinstatement of an appeal.