2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 53 - REGISTER OF DEEDS
Act 378 of 1921 - SYSTEM OF ABSTRACTS OF TITLE (53.141 - 53.152)

SYSTEM OF ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
Act 378 of 1921
AN ACT to provide for the several counties of the state of Michigan purchasing or making, establishing, and maintaining systems of abstracts of title of lands in such counties; the making and selling of abstracts of title and furnishing of information concerning the condition of titles and charging of fees therefor; the employing of persons to keep and maintain such systems of abstracts; the doing of all things necessary for the carrying on of a general business of making and furnishing abstracts of title to the lands in such counties; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

History: 1921, Act 378, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 155, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999

• Section 53.141 - System of abstracts of title to lands in county; authorization, fees.
• Section 53.142 - System of abstracts of title; board of supervisors' resolution to purchase equipment, scope.
• Section 53.143 - System of abstracts of title; appropriation, powers of board of supervisors.
• Section 53.144 - Abstractor; appointment, compensation.
• Section 53.145 - Abstractor; powers and duties.
• Section 53.146 - Ordinance or resolution supporting verity and accuracy of abstracts; certificate.
• Section 53.147 - System of abstracts of title; public inspection.
• Section 53.148 - Intent of act.
• Section 53.151 - Scope of act; referendum on adoption; tract index, establishment.
• Section 53.152 - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties.