Michigan § 600.6215 - Cross-examination; order to pay; stay of garnishment.

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§ 600.6215. Cross-examination; order to pay; stay of garnishment.

Sec. 6215.(1)

On the date set for the hearing, the plaintiff may cross-examine the moving party as to the facts set forth in the motion, and the judge may then enter an order requiring the defendant to pay to the clerk of the court or to the plaintiff direct, a certain sum of money weekly, biweekly, or monthly, to apply on the judgment.

(2)

The order shall stay the issuance of any writ of garnishment for work and labor during the period that the defendant complies with the order. The order shall not stay garnishment if the defendant fails to comply with its terms.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.6215 cover?

Section 600.6215 ("Cross-examination; order to pay; stay of garnishment.") 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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