Sec. 12.
Where the death of or personal injury to any person is occasioned in this state by a motor vehicle but the identity of the motor vehicle and of the driver and owner thereof cannot be established, any person who would have a cause of action against the owner or driver in respect to the death or personal injury may bring an action against the secretary, either alone or as a codefendant with others alleged to be responsible for the death or personal injury. In any action commenced under this section, physical contact by the unidentified vehicle with the plaintiff or with a vehicle occupied by the plaintiff, is a condition precedent to such action.
History: 1965, Act 198, Eff. Nov. 1, 1965 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 389, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1965 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 223, Eff. July 1, 1968
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 198 of 1965 - Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act (257.1101 - 257.1133)
Section 257.1101 - Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act; Short Title.
Section 257.1102 - Definitions.
Section 257.1103a - Transfer of Cash to General Fund; Reimbursement.
Section 257.1104 - Repealed. 1980, Act 459, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 1981.
Section 257.1108 - Default Judgment; Notice to Secretary of State; Reopening; Settlements.
Section 257.1109 - Prerequisite to Payments From Fund; Settlement of Claim.
Section 257.1110 - Suspension of Licenses; Reinstatement, Conditions.
Section 257.1111 - Default in Installment Payment; Suspension of Licenses.
Section 257.1114 - Repealed. 1967, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1967.
Section 257.1115 - Death or Injury by Stolen Vehicle; Action Against Secretary of State.
Section 257.1116 - Death or Injury by Stolen Vehicle; General Denial by Secretary of State.
Section 257.1118 - Recovery Against Fund; Limitation of Action; Notice.
Section 257.1119 - Judgment Against Secretary of State; Payment; Property Damage Payment.
Section 257.1122 - Payment From Fund; Prohibited When Damages Paid or Payable From Insurance.
Section 257.1124 - Residence; Date of Determination.
Section 257.1125 - Nonresident; Payment From Fund Prohibited, Exception.
Section 257.1127 - Administration of Act; Costs, Payment; Appropriation.
Section 257.1128 - Claims or Actions Against Fund; Limitation.
Section 257.1129 - Coverage by Workmen's Compensation Law; Recovery From Fund; Exception.
Section 257.1130 - Practice and Procedure in Courts Where Application Made; Appeals.
Section 257.1131 - Effective Date of Act.
Section 257.1132 - Total Loss of Vehicle; Surrender of Title, Junking.
Section 257.1133 - Act Inapplicable to Accidents Occurring After January 2, 1976.