Michigan § 247.177 - Trespass action; trial and appeal.
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§ 247.177. Trespass action; trial and appeal.
Either party may appeal to the circuit court of the proper county in the same manner that appeals are taken from justices' courts in other cases, but in case of an appeal taken by the commissioner or commissioners, he or they shall not be required to pay the costs or furnish an appeal bond. In case of such appeal, trial shall be had on the issue joined in the justice court, and in case of a judgment in any court against the commissioner or commissioners no execution shall issue, but the judgment shall be certified to the proper supervisor and the amount thereof assessed and collected as in case of judgments against townships and counties.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 247.177
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.177 cover?
Section 247.177 ("Trespass action; trial and appeal.") 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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