Michigan § 600.5861 - Cause of action accruing without state; limitation on commencement of action.
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§ 600.5861. Cause of action accruing without state; limitation on commencement of action.
An action based upon a cause of action accruing without this state shall not be commenced after the expiration of the statute of limitations of either this state or the place without this state where the cause of action accrued, except that where the cause of action accrued in favor of a resident of this state the statute of limitations of this state shall apply. This amendatory act shall be effective as to all actions hereinafter commenced and all actions heretofor commenced now pending in the trial or appellate courts.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5861 cover?
Section 600.5861 ("Cause of action accruing without state; limitation on commencement of action.") 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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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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