Michigan § 600.1651 - Improper venue; transfer of action to proper county.
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§ 600.1651. Improper venue; transfer of action to proper county.
An action brought in a county not designated as a proper county may nevertheless be tried therein, unless a defendant moves for a change of venue within the time and in the manner provided by court rule, in which case the court shall transfer the action to a proper county on such conditions relative to expense and costs as provided by court rule and section 1653. The court for the county to which the transfer is made shall have full jurisdiction of the action as though the action had been originally commenced therein.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.1651 cover?
Section 600.1651 ("Improper venue; transfer of action to proper county.") 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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