Michigan § Article VI § 5 - Court rules; distinctions between law and equity; master in chancery.
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§ Article VI § 5. Court rules; distinctions between law and equity; master in chancery.
The supreme court shall by general rules establish, modify, amend and simplify the practice and procedure in all courts of this state. The distinctions between law and equity proceedings shall, as far as practicable, be abolished. The office of master in chancery is prohibited.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § Article VI § 5 cover?
Section Article VI § 5 ("Court rules; distinctions between law and equity; master in chancery.") 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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