Michigan § 600.6137 - Payment by debtor of judgment debtor.
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§ 600.6137. Payment by debtor of judgment debtor.
Any person indebted to a judgment debtor may pay to the clerk of the court the amount of his debt, or so much thereof as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and costs. The receipt of the clerk is a discharge of the indebtedness of such person to the judgment debtor to the extent of the amount so paid. The clerk shall apply such amount to the satisfaction of the judgment and costs, and any surplus shall be paid to the judgment debtor.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.6137
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.6137 cover?
Section 600.6137 ("Payment by debtor of judgment debtor.") 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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