There is a newer version of the Michigan Compiled Laws
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Act 59 of 1851


TELEGRAPH COMPANIES

Act 59 of 1851

AN ACT to authorize the formation of telegraph companies.


History: 1851, Act 59, Imd. Eff. Mar. 20, 1851




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentDescription
Section 484.151Telegraph companies; incorporators.
Section 484.152Telegraph companies; certificate of organization, contents, filing.
Section 484.153Body corporate; certified copy of certificate as evidence.
Section 484.154Power to hold realty; officers and agents; rules and by-laws.
Section 484.155Telegraph lines; construction, restrictions.
Section 484.156Aggrieved property owner; remedy, procedure.
Section 484.157Injury to line; penalty.
Section 484.158Stockholder's liability for corporate debts; contribution.
Section 484.159Annual report; contents; failure to make, liability of directors.
Section 484.160Annual tax; in lieu of other state taxes.
Section 484.161Shares of stock; status as personalty, transfer, purchase in other corporations.
Section 484.163Books; inspection, use as evidence; penalty, forfeiture.
Section 484.164Transmission of dispatches; penalty.
Section 484.165Transmission of dispatches; order of transmission; penalty.
Section 484.166Divulging contents; willful failure to transmit; penalty, civil liability.
Section 484.167State's lien for taxes; sale; surplus.
Section 484.168Amendment or repeal of act.
Section 484.169Immediate effect.
Section 484.170Appraisal of damages; lands in more than 1 county.
Section 484.171Appraisal of damages; contiguous lands of same person.
Section 484.172Amendment to articles; filing, recording, use of certified copy as evidence.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Michigan may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.