Michigan § 600.1971 - Service of papers; proof of service; filing.
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§ 600.1971. Service of papers; proof of service; filing.
Except as otherwise provided by sections 1912 to 1960, proof of service of all papers required or permitted to be served may be by written acknowledgment of service, by affidavit of the person making service, or by any other proof satisfactory to the court. Proof of such service shall be filed at or prior to the time of hearing.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 600.1971 ("Service of papers; proof of service; filing.") 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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