Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 118 of 1981 - Motor Vehicle Franchise Act (445.1561 - 445.1583)
Section 445.1580 - Action for Damages or Declaratory Judgment; Liability.

Sec. 20.
(1) If a manufacturer terminates, cancels, fails to renew, or discontinues a dealer agreement, without good cause as described in this act, the new motor vehicle dealer may bring an action against the manufacturer to recover actual damages reasonably incurred by the dealer as a result of the termination, cancellation, failure, or discontinuance.
(2) A manufacturer that violates this act is liable for all damages sustained by a new motor vehicle dealer as a result of the violation.
(3) A manufacturer or new motor vehicle dealer may bring an action for declaratory judgment for determination of any controversy arising under this act.
(4) A manufacturer that violates this act shall be liable for all court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by a dealer in an action under this section.
History: 1981, Act 118, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1981 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 138, Imd. Eff. Aug. 4, 2010

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Chapter 445 - Trade and Commerce

Act 118 of 1981 - Motor Vehicle Franchise Act (445.1561 - 445.1583)

Section 445.1561 - Short Title; Meanings of Words and Phrases.

Section 445.1562 - Definitions; C, D.

Section 445.1563 - Definitions; D to F.

Section 445.1564 - Definitions; G to M.

Section 445.1565 - Definitions; N to P.

Section 445.1566 - Definitions; R to U.

Section 445.1567 - Cancellation, Termination, Nonrenewal, or Discontinuance of Dealer Agreement; Conditions; Existence of Good Cause; Failure to Comply With Agreement; Notification; Evidence in Writing.

Section 445.1568 - Acts Not Constituting Good Cause for Termination, Cancellation, Nonrenewal, or Discontinuance of Dealer Agreement.

Section 445.1569 - Burden of Proof.

Section 445.1570 - Notice of Termination, Cancellation, Nonrenewal, or Discontinuance of Dealer Agreement.

Section 445.1571 - Compensation of Dealer Generally.

Section 445.1572 - Payment of Compensation; Time; Determination of Amount; Interest; Definitions.

Section 445.1573 - Requiring Dealer to Perform Certain Duties Prohibited; Definitions.

Section 445.1574 - Prohibited Conduct by Manufacturer.

Section 445.1574a - Property Use Agreement Not Required as Condition; Exception; Termination of Agreement Between Manufacturer and New Motor Vehicle Dealer; Effect of Inconsistent Provision; "Property Use Agreement" Defined.

Section 445.1574b - Right of First Refusal; Conditions; Liability; Definitions.

Section 445.1575 - Succession to Dealership by Designated Family Member of Deceased or Incapacitated Dealer or Executive Manager of Dealership; Conditions; Refusal to Honor Existing Dealer Agreement for Good Cause; Personal and Financial Information;...

Section 445.1576 - Establishment or Relocation of Additional Dealer; Notice; Declaratory Judgment Action; Exception; Judicial Determination of Good Cause.

Section 445.1577 - Dealer's Obligations for Preparation, Delivery, and Warranty Service; Written Specifications; Compensating Dealer for Required Warranty Service; Schedule of Compensation; Prohibited Conduct; Claims for Labor and Parts; Payment; App...

Section 445.1577a - Reasonable Compensation for Parts Reimbursement and Labor Rates; Factors.

Section 445.1577b - Compensation to Perform Recall Repairs; Conditions; Application of Section; Prohibited Conduct; Stop-Sale Order; Exclusive Remedy.

Section 445.1578 - Liability for Damage to New Motor Vehicles; Rejection of New Motor Vehicle by Dealer; Credit.

Section 445.1579 - Indemnification of Dealer Against Certain Judgments; Payment of Costs, Fees, and Judgments; Notice.

Section 445.1580 - Action for Damages or Declaratory Judgment; Liability.

Section 445.1581 - Injunctive Relief.

Section 445.1582 - Act Inapplicable to Dealer Outside Michigan.

Section 445.1582a - Existing Agreements and Agreements Entered Into or Renewed After Effective Date.

Section 445.1583 - Repeal of MCL 445.521 to 445.534.