Michigan § 600.2711 - Notice lis pendens; filing by defendant.
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§ 600.2711. Notice lis pendens; filing by defendant.
Where a defendant sets up in his answer a counterclaim, upon which he demands an affirmative judgment affecting the title to, or the possession, use or enjoyment of real property, he may file for record a like notice at the time of filing his answer or at any time afterwards before final judgment. For these purposes, the defendant filing such a notice is regarded as a plaintiff and the plaintiff is regarded as a defendant.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.2711 cover?
Section 600.2711 ("Notice lis pendens; filing by defendant.") 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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