Michigan § 252.53 - Authority to acquire property; purchase, gift, devise or condemnation.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 252.53 — Authority to acquire property; purchase, gift, devise or condemnation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 252.53. Authority to acquire property; purchase, gift, devise or condemnation.
For the purposes of this act, the aforesaid agencies may acquire private property and property rights by purchase, gift, devise, or condemnation, and the provisions of any existing laws of this state shall apply. All property rights acquired under the provisions of this act shall be in fee simple or other appropriate estate.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 252.53
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 252.53 cover?
Section 252.53 ("Authority to acquire property; purchase, gift, devise or condemnation.") 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 § 252.53?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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