Sec. 24.
It shall be prima facie evidence as to who are owners of and persons interested in any property proposed to be taken in the proceedings instituted under this act if the register or deputy register of deeds of the county shall testify in open court that he has examined the records and titles in his office, and states who such records show are the owners of and persons interested in such property, and the nature and extent of such ownership and interest; and an abstract of the title of such property, or of any parcel or parcels thereof, certified by the register or deputy register of deeds, shall also be prima facie evidence as to ownership, and persons having an interest in any such property, and the extent and nature of such interest.
History: 1919, Act 119, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 3834 ;-- CL 1948, 213.134
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 119 of 1919 - Taking of Public Utility by City (213.111 - 213.134)
Section 213.111 - Cities, Authority to Take Over Public Utilities.
Section 213.114 - Summons; Issuance, Contents.
Section 213.115 - Summons; Service; Guardian Ad Litem; Alias, Pluries Summons; Return, Evidence.
Section 213.116 - Jury to Be Empaneled.
Section 213.117 - Jury; Oath; Duties; Instruction; Written Verdict.
Section 213.118 - Jury; Determination and Award; Title Vested in Petitioner.
Section 213.119 - Jury; Use of Petition, Map, Blank Verdict, Form.
Section 213.120 - Jury to Determine Necessity; Oath; Duties; Instruction; Written Verdict.
Section 213.121 - Finding of No Necessity to Take Absolute Fee; Further Proceedings.
Section 213.122 - Finding of Necessity; Right to Possession on Giving Security; Writ of Assistance.
Section 213.124 - Setting Aside Verdict; New Trial; Amendments.
Section 213.125 - Motions for New Trial; Proceedings Arrested; Confirmation, Judgment, Finality.
Section 213.126 - Appeal; Procedure.
Section 213.127 - Appeal; Records Transmitted, Fees; Settlement of Case by Judge.
Section 213.128 - Appeal; Hearing; Determination; Expenses, Compensation, Damage.
Section 213.129 - Verdict; Copy Transmitted to Council; Collection of Award.
Section 213.131 - Jury Fees; Compensation.
Section 213.132 - Attorney Fees; Expenses, Costs; Payment by Municipality.
Section 213.133 - Discontinuance Prohibited After Verdict; Further Proceedings.