Michigan § 487.2173 - Civil cause of action; damages.

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§ 487.2173. Civil cause of action; damages.

Sec. 53.

A person injured by a licensee's violation of this act may maintain a civil cause of action against the licensee and may recover actual damages and an amount equal to the service fee paid in connection with each deferred presentment service transaction that is found to violate this act, plus reasonable attorney fees.

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

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 487.2173 cover?

Section 487.2173 ("Civil cause of action; damages.") 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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