Michigan § 600.1852 - Service of process outside this state; order.

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§ 600.1852. Service of process outside this state; order.

Sec. 1852.

Any court of record of this state in a county in which a person resides, is employed, transacts his or her business in person, or is found may order service upon the person of any document issued in connection with a proceeding in a tribunal outside this state. The order may be made upon application of any interested person or in response to a letter rogatory issued by a tribunal outside this state and shall direct the manner of service. Service in connection with a proceeding in a tribunal outside this state may be made within this state without an order of court. Service under this section does not, of itself, require the recognition or enforcement of an order, judgment or decree rendered outside this state.

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

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.1852 cover?

Section 600.1852 ("Service of process outside this state; order.") 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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