Michigan § 440.8405 - Lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken securities.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.8405 — Lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken securities. , with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.8405. Lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken securities.
If an owner of a certificated security, whether in registered or bearer form, claims that the certificate has been lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken, the issuer shall issue a new certificate if the owner does all of the following:
Requests before the issuer has notice that the certificate has been acquired by a protected purchaser.
Files with the issuer a sufficient indemnity bond.
Satisfies other reasonable requirements imposed by the issuer.
If, after the issue of a new security certificate, a protected purchaser of the original certificate presents it for registration of transfer, the issuer shall register the transfer unless an overissue would result. In that case, the issuer's liability is governed by section 8210. In addition to any rights on the indemnity bond, an issuer may recover the new certificate from a person to whom it was issued or any person taking under that person, except a protected purchaser.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 440.8405
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.8405 cover?
Section 440.8405 ("Lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken securities. ") 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 § 440.8405?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 440.8405 apply to my situation?
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