Michigan § 485.12 - Injury to property; violation of regulation; liability for damages, lien.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 485.12 — Injury to property; violation of regulation; liability for damages, lien., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 485.12. Injury to property; violation of regulation; liability for damages, lien.
If any person shall willfully obstruct, or in anywise injure any such canal, harbor, or improvements, or any dock, wharf, or other fixture connected therewith, or shall violate any rule or regulation established by said company, such person, or [such] boat or vessel, or other craft, as the said company may elect, shall be liable for all damages done or committed; and said damages, if against the person, may be recovered in an action of trespass, and if proved to have been done willfully, treble damages may be recovered. Any such claim for damages, if the company shall so elect, shall be a lien on any such boat or vessel, or other craft, and such lien may be enforced under the existing provisions of the law therefor.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 485.12
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 485.12 cover?
Section 485.12 ("Injury to property; violation of regulation; liability for damages, lien.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 485.12?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 485.12" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Michigan official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Michigan attorney.
How does Michigan § 485.12 apply to my situation?
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