Michigan § 45.20 - Division or alteration of county; lands within county limits.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.20 — Division or alteration of county; lands within county limits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.20. Division or alteration of county; lands within county limits.
When a county seized of lands shall be divided into 2 or more counties, or shall be altered in its limits, by annexing a part of its territory to any other county or counties, each county shall become seized to its own use, of such part of said lands as shall be included within its limits, as settled by such division or alteration.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 45.20
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.20 cover?
Section 45.20 ("Division or alteration of county; lands within county limits.") 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 § 45.20?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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