Michigan § 446.33 - Auctions; conduct; duties on articles bought by auctioneers.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 446.33 — Auctions; conduct; duties on articles bought by auctioneers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 446.33. Auctions; conduct; duties on articles bought by auctioneers.

Sec. 33.

All goods, property and effects, liable to the payment of duties, shall, in all cases when sold at auction, be struck off to the highest bidder, and when the auctioneer, or owner, or any person employed by them, or either of them, shall be such bidder, they shall be subject to the same duties as if struck off to any other person; but this section shall not be construed to render valid any sale which would otherwise be deemed fraudulent and void.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 446.33

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 446.33 cover?

Section 446.33 ("Auctions; conduct; duties on articles bought by auctioneers.") 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 § 446.33?

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Is this the official text of Michigan law?

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