Michigan § 45.3 - County; body corporate, purposes.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.3 — County; body corporate, purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.3. County; body corporate, purposes.
Each organized county shall be a body politic and corporate, for the following purposes, that is to say: To sue and be sued, to purchase and hold real and personal estate for the use of the county; to borrow money for the purpose of erecting and repairing county buildings, and for the building of bridges, to make all necessary contracts, and to do all other necessary acts in relation to the property and concerns of the county.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 45.3
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.3 cover?
Section 45.3 ("County; body corporate, purposes.") 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 § 45.3?
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