FAILURE TO KEEP UP REQUIRED INDEXES
Act 158 of 1887
AN ACT providing for the forfeiture by every register of deeds in this state who shall neglect or refuse to keep up such indexes as are required by law, and for the recovery of the same.
History: 1887, Act 158, Eff. Sept. 28, 1887
The People of the State of Michigan enact:
565.531 Index; failure to keep up; forfeiture.
Sec. 1.
That every register of deeds who shall neglect or refuse to keep up such indexes as are required by law shall forfeit the sum of 10 dollars for each and every such neglect or refusal, which may be recovered in an action of debt before any court of competent jurisdiction.
History: 1887, Act 158, Eff. Sept. 28, 1887
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How. 5723a
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CL 1897, 9060
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CL 1915, 11791
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CL 1929, 13376
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CL 1948, 565.531
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