Michigan § 458.406 - Real estate not needed for church; sale or incumbrance.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 458.406 — Real estate not needed for church; sale or incumbrance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 458.406. Real estate not needed for church; sale or incumbrance.
It shall be lawful for the trustees of every such church, congregation or society to sell and convey or mortgage, without the consent of the classis to which such church, congregation or society may belong, all real estate that may belong to such corporation, and upon which no church buildings or parsonage shall have been erected, and which is not necessary for use by such church, congregation or society in connection with their public worship.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 458.406
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 458.406 cover?
Section 458.406 ("Real estate not needed for church; sale or incumbrance.") 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 § 458.406?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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