Michigan § 113.20 - Vacated territory in two or more townships or counties; division of indebtedness, procedure.
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§ 113.20. Vacated territory in two or more townships or counties; division of indebtedness, procedure.
In case the territory formerly embraced within such vacated city shall consist of territory of two or more townships in the same county, it shall be the duty of the board of supervisors to apportion, among the several townships, the amount of such indebtedness which each township shall bear; and in case such city was comprised of territory from 2 different counties, it shall be the duty of the boards of supervisors of the 2 counties to determine what portion of such indebtedness each county shall bear, using as a basis the last preceding assessment roll of such city prior to its vacation. Such indebtedness when so apportioned, shall be assessed, levied and collected as provided in the preceding section.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 113.20 ("Vacated territory in two or more townships or counties; division of indebtedness, procedure.") 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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