Sec. 876.
The returns made by the said board of canvassers upon recount shall be deemed to be correct, anything in the previous returns from such city, township, ward or precinct to the contrary Notwithstanding: Provided, however, That if the person petitioning for such recount shall withdraw his petition or discontinue the recount before the completion thereof, then in such event the original return shall be deemed to be correct regardless of any change shown by the recount at the time of the withdrawal of the petition or the discontinuance of such recount: Provided further, That the final report on the results of any recount shall be open to public inspection immediately following its certification by the board of canvassers.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XXXIII - Chapter XXXIII Recounts (168.861...168.894)
Section 168.864 - Repealed. 1996, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.
Section 168.865 - Recount Petition; Contents.
Section 168.866 - Recount Petition; Filing; Deadline; Filing of Copy With Secretary of State.
Section 168.867 - Recount Petition; Filing; Deposit; Refund; Disposition of Sum Deposited.
Section 168.869 - Recount Petition; Investigation, Delay; Expenses of Local Recount.
Section 168.870 - Board of Canvassers; Investigation of Recount.
Section 168.872 - Board of Canvassers; Investigation, Report to Prosecutor and Circuit Judge.
Section 168.873 - Recount; Misconduct of Employees, Felony.
Section 168.874 - Recount; Return of Ballots; Manner of Counting Votes.