People v Borchard-Ruhland, 460 Mich. 278, 284; 597 N.W.2d 1 (1999). This issue was raised but not decided in McManus v St Joseph Hosp Corp, 167 Mich. App. 432; 423 N.W.2d 217 (1987). MCR 2.111(F), on which defendant relies, states in pertinent part:
The grant or denial of a motion to amend is within the discretion of the trial court. McManus v St. Joseph Hosp Corp, 167 Mich. App. 432, 437; 423 N.W.2d 217 (1987). In denying plaintiff's motion to amend, the trial court indicated its decision was not based upon any finding of prejudice to defendant.