Michigan § 554.252 - Failure to support adjacent land; liability.
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§ 554.252. Failure to support adjacent land; liability.
Such owner or occupant shall be liable to the proper person entitled to sue therefor, for the actual damage to land and structures and any other resulting damages, arising from failure to fulfill the duty created by this act. They shall also be liable to occupants or tenants of such land or structures for damage to their property or business proximately resulting from injury to such land or structures caused by their failure to fulfill said duty.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 554.252
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 554.252 cover?
Section 554.252 ("Failure to support adjacent land; liability.") 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 § 554.252?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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