Michigan § 445.817 - Other cause of action; liberal construction; ordinance or other regulation.
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§ 445.817. Other cause of action; liberal construction; ordinance or other regulation.
This act shall not affect any other cause of action that is available and shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose. A city, village, township, or county shall not enact an ordinance or other regulation inconsistent with this act or with a rule promulgated under this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.817 cover?
Section 445.817 ("Other cause of action; liberal construction; ordinance or other regulation.") 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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