Michigan § 600.2943 - Quieting title; relief to defendant on rehearing.
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§ 600.2943. Quieting title; relief to defendant on rehearing.
When any rehearing of an action quieting title to real estate is ordered on petition of a defendant, the relief to be granted the defendant shall be limited to an award of damages against the prevailing parties in the original action, in an amount determined by the court to be equivalent to the fair cash market value of the interest of the defendant in the real estate at the time of entry of the original decree. Any decree on rehearing shall not be a lien or encumbrance on the real estate to secure payment of the sum awarded.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.2943 cover?
Section 600.2943 ("Quieting title; relief to defendant on rehearing.") 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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