Michigan § 257.1329 - Service of process.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.1329 — Service of process., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.1329. Service of process.
If a person, including a nonresident of this state, engages in conduct prohibited by this act or a rule or order and has not filed an irrevocable appointment of the secretary of state as an agent for service of process, and personal jurisdiction over him cannot otherwise be obtained in this state, the conduct itself authorizes the administrator to receive service of process in a noncriminal proceeding against that person or his successor, if that proceeding originates in conduct that is a violation of this act or an administrative rule hereunder. The service shall have the same force and validity as if served on the person personally.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.1329
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.1329 cover?
Section 257.1329 ("Service of process.") 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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