Michigan § 213.114 - Summons; issuance, contents.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 213.114 — Summons; issuance, contents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 213.114. Summons; issuance, contents.
Upon receiving such petition it shall be the duty of the clerk of said court to issue a summons against the respondents named in said petition, stating briefly the object of said petition, and commanding them in the name of the people of the state of Michigan to appear before said court, at a time and place to be named in said summons, not less than 20 nor more than 40 days from the date of the same, there to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 213.114
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 213.114 cover?
Section 213.114 ("Summons; issuance, contents.") 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 § 213.114?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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