Michigan § 484.171 - Appraisal of damages; contiguous lands of same person.
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§ 484.171. Appraisal of damages; contiguous lands of same person.
Whenever any person shall apply to any circuit court for the appointment of commissioners to appraise the damages to any lands owned or occupied by him, under the provisions of this act, and it shall appear to said court that such person owns or occupies other lands contiguous thereto, whether in the county where said court is held or otherwise, it shall be the duty of said circuit court to authorize and require said commissioners to appraise the damages to such applicants upon all [the] contiguous lands of such person, in whatever county they may lie, unless said association shall otherwise consent in writing.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 484.171 ("Appraisal of damages; contiguous lands of same person.") 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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