Michigan § 85.12 - Required bond; sufficiency of sureties, inquiry; examination annexed to bond.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 85.12 — Required bond; sufficiency of sureties, inquiry; examination annexed to bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85.12. Required bond; sufficiency of sureties, inquiry; examination annexed to bond.
The council, or the mayor, or other officer whose duty it shall be to judge of the sufficiency of the proposed sureties of any officer or person of whom a bond or any security may be required by this act or by any ordinance or direction of the council, shall inquire into the sufficiency of such sureties, and may examine them under oath as to their property; such oath may be administered by the mayor, or any alderman, or other person authorized to administer oaths. The examination of any such surety shall be reduced to writing and be signed by him, and annexed to and filed with the bond or instrument to which it relates.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 85.12
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 85.12 cover?
Section 85.12 ("Required bond; sufficiency of sureties, inquiry; examination annexed to bond.") 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 § 85.12?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 85.12 apply to my situation?
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