Michigan § 700.3702 - Priority among different letters.
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§ 700.3702. Priority among different letters.
A person to whom general letters are issued first has exclusive authority under the letters until the appointment is terminated or modified. If, through error, general letters are afterwards issued to another person, the first appointed representative may recover estate property in the hands of the representative subsequently appointed, but the acts of the latter done in good faith before notice of the first letters are not void for want of validity of appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 700.3702
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.3702 cover?
Section 700.3702 ("Priority among different letters.") 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 § 700.3702?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.3702" (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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