Michigan § 256.544 - Statements of vehicle condition; forms; refusal to sign, effect.
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§ 256.544. Statements of vehicle condition; forms; refusal to sign, effect.
The owner or keeper of any such garage or other establishment may provide blank forms upon which a description of the condition of any motor vehicle when so left in his care, may be noted; and when so provided and properly filled out in duplicate, he may require the owner of such motor vehicle to sign the same before leaving such vehicle. And if such a signed description is made, the owner or keeper of the garage or other establishment shall deliver a copy thereof to the owner of the vehicle. Refusal by the owner of such vehicle to sign such form shall be a bar to recovery under this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 256.544
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 256.544 cover?
Section 256.544 ("Statements of vehicle condition; forms; refusal to sign, effect.") 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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