Michigan § 119.59 - Property, purchase, gift or devise; condemnation, procedure.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 119.59 — Property, purchase, gift or devise; condemnation, procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 119.59. Property, purchase, gift or devise; condemnation, procedure.
For the purposes of the authority as herein defined, the commissioners may purchase, accept by gift or devise or condemn private property. If by condemnation, the provisions of Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, being sections 3763 to 3783, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929, or such other appropriate provisions therefor as exist or shall be made by law, may be adopted and used for the purpose of instituting and prosecuting such condemnation proceedings.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 119.59
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 119.59 cover?
Section 119.59 ("Property, purchase, gift or devise; condemnation, procedure.") 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 § 119.59?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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