Michigan § 560.143 - Surveyor's certificate.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 560.143 — Surveyor's certificate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 560.143. Surveyor's certificate.
The certificate of the surveyor who surveyed, divided and mapped the land; and if a firm of surveyors also by a partner or principal officer, shall give the following information, which shall have the same force and effect as an affidavit:
By whose direction he made the survey, subdivision and plat of the land described on the plat.
A statement that the plat is a correct representation of all the exterior boundaries of the land surveyed and the subdivision of it.
A statement that he has prepared the description of the land shown on the plat and that he certifies to its correctness.
A statement that he has caused all of the monuments shown on the plat to be located in the ground, or that the required cash, certified check or irrevocable bank letter of credit has been deposited with the clerk of the municipality by the proprietor.
A statement that the accuracy and closure of survey are within the limits required by section 126.
A statement that the bearings shown on the plat are expressed as required by section 126.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 560.143
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 560.143 cover?
Section 560.143 ("Surveyor's certificate.") 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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