Michigan § 247.174 - Trespass action; brought by commissioner.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.174 — Trespass action; brought by commissioner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 247.174. Trespass action; brought by commissioner.
Such action shall be brought by the commissioner or commissioners in his or their name of office, claiming nominal damages only in the sum of 6 cents, before any justice of the peace of the township, or of any adjoining township in the same county. The summons in such action may be in the same form, and shall be issued and served, and a jury shall be impaneled when demanded, and all proceedings had as near as may be, as in cases of personal actions of trespass, and full costs shall be taxed by the justice and paid by the losing party, except that if the commissioner or commissioners demand a jury he or they shall not be required to advance the jury fee.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.174 cover?
Section 247.174 ("Trespass action; brought by commissioner.") 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.
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