Michigan § 128.157 - Incompetent or unknown owner; county treasurer, duties; funds subject to court order.
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§ 128.157. Incompetent or unknown owner; county treasurer, duties; funds subject to court order.
In case the owner of such real estate shall be unknown, insane, non compos mentis, or an infant, or cannot be found within such county, it shall be lawful for the said township to deposit the amount of such judgment with the county treasurer of such county, for the use of the person or persons entitled thereto; it shall be the duty of such county treasurer to receive such money, and at the time of receiving it, to give a receipt or certificate to the person depositing the same with him, stating the time when such deposit was made, and for what purpose; and such county treasurer and his sureties shall be liable on his bond for any money which shall come into his hands under the provisions of this act, in case he shall refuse to pay or account for the same, as herein provided: Provided, That no such money shall be drawn from such county treasury except upon an order of the circuit court, circuit court commissioner, or judge of probate, as hereinafter provided.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 128.157
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 128.157 cover?
Section 128.157 ("Incompetent or unknown owner; county treasurer, duties; funds subject to court order.") 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 § 128.157?
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