Michigan § 454.159 - Trade promotion societies; new corporation, rights, recovery.
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§ 454.159. Trade promotion societies; new corporation, rights, recovery.
All moneys, properties, or rights in action, equitably belonging to any society, union, or association at the time the same shall become incorporated under the provisions of this act, shall vest in the corporation so formed, and may be recovered by such corporation in an action of assumpsit, or on the case from any person unlawfully withholding the same.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 454.159 cover?
Section 454.159 ("Trade promotion societies; new corporation, rights, recovery.") 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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