Sec. 17.
In an action against the secretary, a judgment against him shall not be granted unless the court in which the action is brought is satisfied that all reasonable efforts have been made by the parties, other than the secretary, to ascertain the identity of the motor vehicle and of the owner and driver thereof, and that:
(a) In the case of actions under section 12, the identity of the motor vehicle and of the owner and driver thereof cannot be established; or
(b) In the case of actions under section 15, the identity of the driver of the motor vehicle that caused the death or injury or property damage cannot be established.
History: 1965, Act 198, Eff. Nov. 1, 1965
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Section 257.1104 - Repealed. 1980, Act 459, Imd.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Section 257.1114 - Repealed. 1967, Act 274, Imd.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.