Michigan Compiled Laws 236-1961-16 Chapter 16 Venue (600.1601...600.1659)

• Section 600.1601 Venue.
  The provisions of this chapter relate to venue and are not jurisdictional. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
• Section 600.1605 Venue; Real Actions; Replevin.
  The county in which the subject of action, or any part thereof, is situated, is a proper county in which to commence and try...
• Section 600.1611 Venue; Action On Probate Bond.
  The county in which a probate bond is filed is a proper county in which to commence and try actions upon the bond. History:...
• Section 600.1615 Venue; Actions Against Governmental Units.
  Any county in which any governmental unit, including but not limited to a public, municipal, quasi-municipal, or governmental corporation, unincorporated board, public body, or...
• Section 600.1621 Venue; Determination; Exceptions.
  Except for actions provided for in sections 1605, 1611, 1615, and 1629, venue is determined as follows: (a) The county in which a defendant...
• Section 600.1625 Repealed. 1976, Act 375, Eff. Jan. 1, 1977.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section defined “established” for purposes of all matters pertaining to venue.
• Section 600.1627 Venue; County Where Cause Of Action Arose; Exceptions; Suits Against Surety Of Public Officers Or Their Appointees.
  Except for actions founded on contract and actions provided for in sections 1605, 1611, 1615, and 1629, the county in which all or a...
• Section 600.1629 Provisions Applicable In Action Based On Tort; Grounds For Motion For Change In Venue; Determination Of Venue In Product Liability Action.
  (1) Subject to subsection (2), in an action based on tort or another legal theory seeking damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful...
• Section 600.1631 Venue; Action By Attorney General; Other Actions.
  The county in which the seat of state government is located is a proper county in which to commence and try the following actions:...
• Section 600.1635 Venue; Transportation Lines; Plaintiff's Residence.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1621 and 1627 actions against any individual or company owning, operating or leasing a street railway or line of...
• Section 600.1641 Venue; Joinder Of Causes Of Action; Separation.
  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), if causes of action are joined, whether properly or not, venue is proper in any county in...
• Section 600.1645 Improper Venue; Judgment.
  No order, judgment, or decree shall be void or voidable solely on the ground that there was improper venue. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff....
• Section 600.1651 Improper Venue; Transfer Of Action To Proper County.
  An action brought in a county not designated as a proper county may nevertheless be tried therein, unless a defendant moves for a change...
• Section 600.1653 Motion For Change Of Venue In Action Based On Tort; Awarding Expenses And Costs.
  If a party brings a motion for a change of venue in an action based on tort alleging improper venue, the court shall award...
• Section 600.1655 Venue; Change; Conditions; Expense Of Trial.
  On such grounds and conditions as may be provided by court rule, the venue of any civil action brought in a proper county may...
• Section 600.1659 Transfer Of Judgments In Action Affecting Real Or Tangible Personal Property.
  When a civil action affecting the title to or possession of real or tangible personal property has been tried in a county other than...

Last modified: October 10, 2016