Michigan § 440.2853 - Effect of seal affixed to writing.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.2853 — Effect of seal affixed to writing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.2853. Effect of seal affixed to writing.
The affixing of a seal to a writing evidencing a lease contract or an offer to enter into a lease contract does not render the writing a sealed instrument and the law with respect to sealed instruments does not apply to the lease contract or offer.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 440.2853
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.2853 cover?
Section 440.2853 ("Effect of seal affixed to writing.") 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 § 440.2853?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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