Michigan § 45.21 - Division or alteration; apportionment of personalty.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.21 — Division or alteration; apportionment of personalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.21. Division or alteration; apportionment of personalty.
When a county possessed of, or entitled to money, rights, credits, things in action or personal property, shall be so divided or altered, or when any unorganized county or district annexed to any county for judicial purposes, shall be organized into a separate county, such money, rights, credits, things in action or personal property, shall be adjusted and apportioned, and a settlement thereof made between the counties interested therein, by the supervisors thereof, as to them or a majority of them shall appear to be just and equitable.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 45.21
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.21 cover?
Section 45.21 ("Division or alteration; apportionment of personalty.") 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 § 45.21?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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