2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.144 Proceedings to set aside sale; state treasurer to be made party; service of petition upon municipalities; representation by attorney general.

THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 206 of 1893

***** 211.144 THIS SECTION IS REPEALED BY ACT 183 OF 2005 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2006 *****



211.144 Proceedings to set aside sale; state treasurer to be made party; service of petition upon municipalities; representation by attorney general.

Sec. 144.

(1) The state treasurer shall be made a party defendant to all actions or proceedings instituted to set aside any sale for delinquent taxes on property that has been sold at annual tax sales, or to set aside any taxes returned to him or her and for which sale has not been made.

(2) A copy of the petition shall be served upon the state treasurer, the prosecuting attorney of the county, and the city, village, township, and school district, for the taxes of which the property was sold or returned delinquent at the time of commencing the action, which service is in lieu of the service of other process. Hearing upon the petition shall not be held until service has been made and proof of service filed.

(3) The state treasurer may cause the attorney general to represent him or her in those proceedings. In any suit or proceedings instituted under this section, no costs shall be assessed against any party to the action.


History: Add. 1899, Act 97, Imd. Eff. June 1, 1899 ;-- Am. 1911, Act 10, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 4143 ;-- CL 1929, 3540 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 234, Imd. Eff. June 16, 1941 ;-- CL 1948, 211.144 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 620, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2002
Popular Name: Act 206



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