Sec. 8139.
(1) If a claim is denied in whole or in part by the liquidator, written notice of the determination shall be given to the claimant or his or her attorney by first-class mail at the address shown in the proof of claim. Within 60 days from the mailing of the notice, the claimant may file his or her objections with the liquidator. If a filing of objection is not made, the claimant shall not further object to the determination.
(2) If objections are filed with the liquidator and the liquidator does not alter his or her denial of the claim as a result of the objections, the liquidator shall ask the court for a hearing as soon as practicable and shall give notice of the hearing by first-class mail to the claimant or his or her attorney and to any other persons directly affected, not less than 10 nor more than 30 days before the date of the hearing. The matter may be heard by the court or by a court appointed referee who shall submit findings of fact along with his or her recommendation.
History: Add. 1989, Act 302, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 1990 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-81 - Chapter 81 Supervision, Rehabilitation, and Liquidation (500.8101...500.8160)
Section 500.8101 - Construction and Purpose of Chapter.
Section 500.8102 - Applicability of Proceedings Authorized by Chapter.
Section 500.8103 - Definitions.
Section 500.8104 - Commencement of Delinquency Proceeding; Jurisdiction; Stay of Proceedings.
Section 500.8105 - Receiver; Application for Relief.
Section 500.8107 - Official Bonds.
Section 500.8108a - Prohibited Conduct by Insurer.
Section 500.8110 - Seizure Order.
Section 500.8111 - Confidentiality; Exception; “Third Parties” Defined.
Section 500.8112 - Rehabilitation of Insurer; Petition; Grounds.
Section 500.8117 - Liquidation of Domestic or Alien Insurer; Basis.
Section 500.8120 - Dissolution of Corporation.
Section 500.8122 - Notice of Liquidation; Filing Claims; Changes of Address.
Section 500.8123 - Notice by Agent to Policyholder; Report of Compliance; Penalty; Waiver.
Section 500.8129 - Claim of Creditor; Allowance; Excused Late Filing.
Section 500.8130 - Setoff or Counterclaim.
Section 500.8139 - Denial of Claim; Filing of Objections; Hearing; Notice.
Section 500.8140 - Subrogation to Rights of Creditor; Distribution; Excess Received by Creditor.
Section 500.8141a - Payment of Special Deposit Claims; Priority; Transfer of Special Deposits.
Section 500.8144 - Distributions; Manner of Payment; Distribution of Assets in Kind.
Section 500.8145 - Disposition of Unclaimed or Withheld Funds.
Section 500.8146 - Application for Discharge.
Section 500.8147 - Petition to Reopen Proceedings.
Section 500.8148 - Retention or Destruction of Records.
Section 500.8150 - Conservator.
Section 500.8152 - Vesting of Title in Domiciliary Liquidator or Commissioner; Filing Claims.
Section 500.8154 - Institution of Proceedings Under MCL 500.8109 to 500.8111.
Section 500.8155 - Filing of Claims; Proof; Conclusiveness of Final Allowance of Claims.
Section 500.8157 - Prohibited Action or Proceeding.
Section 500.8159 - Failure to Transfer Assets.
Section 500.8160 - Repealed. 2001, Act 143, Imd. Eff. Oct. 26, 2001.