Michigan § 600.1970 - Service of papers; delivery to attorney; party; mailing.
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§ 600.1970. Service of papers; delivery to attorney; party; mailing.
Service upon the attorney shall be made by delivering a copy to him or by mailing a copy to him at his last known business address or, if he has no business address, then to his last known residence address. Service upon a party shall be made by delivering a copy to him or by mailing a copy to him at his address as stated in his pleadings.
Delivery of a copy to an attorney means:
handing it to the attorney personally; or
leaving it at his office with his clerk or with some person in charge or, if no one is in charge or present, by leaving it in some conspicuous place therein; or
if the office is closed or the attorney has no office, by leaving it at his usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion residing therein.
Delivery of a copy to a party means:
handing it to the party personally; or
leaving it at his usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion residing therein.
Mailing of a copy means enclosing it in a sealed envelope with first class postage fully prepaid addressed to the person to be served and depositing the envelope and its contents in the United States government mail. Service by mailing is complete upon mailing.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.1970
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.1970 cover?
Section 600.1970 ("Service of papers; delivery to attorney; party; mailing.") 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 § 600.1970?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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