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MI SB0269
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends small claims division jurisdiction limits in Michigan district courts with scheduled increases over time.
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Increases small claims jurisdiction limit to $5,000 effective September 1, 2012.
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Raises limit to $5,500 effective January 1, 2015; $6,000 effective January 1, 2018; $6,500 effective January 1, 2021; and $7,000 effective January 1, 2024.
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Small claims division remains a division of district court where a district court judge presides over cases for recovery of money.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; small claims; limitation on recovery amount in small claims suits; revise. Amends sec. 8401 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8401).
Courts, district court
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0142'12 With Immediate Effect
5/23/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/16/2011
Full Bill Text
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