Sec. 1.
The property rights of the state of Michigan, its political subdivisions and private interests are imperiled when the public records in the office of the register of deeds of any county have been, or shall hereafter be, lost or destroyed, in whole or in any material part, by fire, flood or other disaster. It is the purpose of this act to provide a remedy to safeguard such property rights, and to foster the recreation of the public records.
History: 1944, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 52, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 1944 ;-- CL 1948, 561.1
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 561 - Loss or Destruction of Public Records
Act 52 of 1944 (1st Ex. Sess.) - Loss or Destruction of Public Records (561.1 - 561.16)
Section 561.1 - Purpose of Act; Public Records, Recreating.
Section 561.3 - Public Records; Form.
Section 561.4 - Conveyance, Paper or Document; Re-Recording.
Section 561.7 - Court Jurisdiction.
Section 561.8 - Decrees and Orders; Filing and Recording.
Section 561.9 - Expenses; Payment.
Section 561.10 - No Filing Fee Required.
Section 561.11 - Amending Bill; Additional Publication.
Section 561.12 - Remedies Cumulative.
Section 561.13 - Person; Definition.
Section 561.15 - State Agencies; Reproductions of Deeds, Conveyances, Plats, or Patents.
Section 561.16 - Fireproof Structure for Storage of Public Records; Requirement.