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MI HB5546
Bill
Status
4/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Pat Somerville
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AI Summary
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Amends MCL 600.5801 to revise the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 regarding statutes of limitations for actions to recover real property.
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Establishes a 5-year limitation period for actions when the defendant claims title through a deed made by an executor, administrator, personal representative, guardian, conservator, testamentary trustee, sheriff, or court order.
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Establishes a 10-year limitation period when the defendant claims title under a deed made by a state or federal officer authorized to sell real property for unpaid taxes.
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Establishes a 15-year limitation period when the defendant claims title through a devise in a will, measured from the probate date.
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Establishes a 30-year limitation period when the defendant asserts a claim based on adverse possession or acquiescence, and a 15-year period for all other cases not covered by the above provisions.
Legislative Description
Property; other; adverse possession of property; revise statutory period to 30 years. Amends sec. 5801 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5801).
Property: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/13/2016
4/14/2016