Michigan § 213.132 - Attorney fees; expenses, costs; payment by municipality.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 213.132 — Attorney fees; expenses, costs; payment by municipality., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 213.132. Attorney fees; expenses, costs; payment by municipality.
All the expenses and costs of the proceedings to take and use private property under this act incurred by the city shall be paid out of the general fund, contingent fund, or a fund provided for such purposes, as the case may be; and it shall be lawful for the judge in any case to order the payment by the city to any respondent of such a reasonable attorney fee as he may deem just not exceeding 25 dollars, which may be taxed with the costs.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 213.132
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 213.132 cover?
Section 213.132 ("Attorney fees; expenses, costs; payment by municipality.") 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 § 213.132?
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