Michigan § 600.5706 - Venue.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5706 — Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 600.5706. Venue.
This section governs venue in all courts having jurisdiction over summary proceedings and is not jurisdictional.
In districts where the district court is operative, the following are the proper places in which to commence and try summary proceedings:
The county in which the premises or any part of the premises are situated, in districts of the first class.
The district in which the premises or any part of the premises are situated, in districts of the second or third class.
In districts where the district court is not operative, the municipal court of the city in which the premises or any part of the premises are situated is a proper court in which to commence and try summary proceedings. A municipal court having jurisdiction pursuant to section 9928 over a township in which the premises or any part of the premises are situated is a proper court in which to commence and try summary proceedings.
Summary proceedings brought in a county, district, or court not designated as a proper county, district, or court may be tried in that county, district, or court, unless a defendant moves for a change of venue or the court upon its own motion orders a change of venue. The defendant's motion or the court's order shall be made within the time and in the manner provided by court rule and the court shall transfer such a proceeding to a proper county, district, or court on the condition that the plaintiff pay to the court to which the action is transferred an additional filing fee and on such other conditions relative to expense and costs as may be provided by court rule.
On such grounds and conditions as may be provided by court rule, the venue of summary proceedings commenced in a proper county, district, or court may be changed to any other county, district, or court and the proceeding tried in that county, district, or court. The court to which any transfer is made pursuant to this subsection or subsection (4) has full jurisdiction of the proceeding as though the proceeding were originally commenced in that court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.5706
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5706 cover?
Section 600.5706 ("Venue.") 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 § 600.5706?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5706" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 600.5706 apply to my situation?
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