Sec. 78.
(1) The parties in a contested case by a stipulation in writing filed with the agency may agree upon any fact involved in the controversy, which stipulation shall be used as evidence at the hearing and be binding on the parties thereto. Parties are requested to thus agree upon facts when practicable.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by law, disposition may be made of a contested case by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, waiver, default or other method agreed upon by the parties.
History: 1969, Act 306, Eff. July 1, 1970 ;-- Am. 1970, Act 40, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1970 Popular Name: Act 306Popular Name: APA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 24 - Printing and State Documents
Act 306 of 1969 - Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (24.201 - 24.328)
306-1969-4 - Chapter 4 Procedures in Contested Cases (24.271...24.288)
Section 24.272 - Defaults, Written Answers, Evidence, Argument, Cross-Examination.
Section 24.273 - Subpoenas; Issuance; Revocation.
Section 24.274 - Oaths; Depositions; Disclosure of Agency Records.
Section 24.275 - Evidence; Admissibility, Objections, Submission in Written Form.
Section 24.276 - Evidence to Be Entered on Record; Documentary Evidence.
Section 24.277 - Official Notice of Facts; Evaluation of Evidence.
Section 24.278 - Stipulations; Disposition of Cases, Methods.
Section 24.279 - Presiding Officers; Designation; Disqualification, Inability.
Section 24.280 - Presiding Officer; Powers and Duties; “Nonmeeting Day” Defined.
Section 24.281 - Proposals for Decision; Contents.
Section 24.282 - Communications by Agency Staff; Limitations; Exceptions.
Section 24.285 - Final Decision and Order.
Section 24.286 - Official Records of Hearings.
Section 24.288 - Contested Case for Permit Under MCL 324.1301.