Michigan § 700.3809 - Secured claims.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.3809 — Secured claims., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 700.3809. Secured claims.
A personal representative shall pay a secured claim on the basis of the amount allowed if the creditor surrenders the security. Otherwise, the personal representative shall pay on the basis of 1 of the following:
If the creditor exhausts the security before receiving payment, upon the amount of the claim allowed less the fair value of the security.
If the creditor does not have the right to exhaust the security or has not done so, upon the amount of the claim allowed less the value of the security determined by converting it into money according to the terms of the agreement under which the security was delivered to the creditor or by the creditor and personal representative by agreement, arbitration, compromise, or litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 700.3809
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.3809 cover?
Section 700.3809 ("Secured claims.") 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 § 700.3809?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.3809" (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 § 700.3809 apply to my situation?
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