Sec. 1403.
Whenever, in a suit brought for the recovery of goods, wares, merchandise or chattels, or for the value thereof, or for the balance remaining due thereon, or upon a note or promise for the recovery of a loan of money, against a person who pleads as a defense that he was under age of 18 years at the time of purchase or loan thereof, the defense shall not be available, nor shall the person upon attaining majority be permitted to disaffirm the contract of purchase or loan thereof, nor recover any money paid thereon, if:
(1) It appears upon the trial that the person against whom the action is brought wilfully represented his age to be over 18 years to the seller or his assignee of the goods, wares, merchandise or chattels for the purpose of securing them, or securing the loan of money, knowing it to be false and that the seller had no actual knowledge of the actual age of such minor.
(2) The representation was made in writing in a separate instrument containing only the statement of age, date of signing and the signature, or the representation is admitted in open court.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 87, Imd. Eff. Mar. 20, 1972
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-14 - Chapter 14 General Provisions (600.1401...600.1494)
Section 600.1401 - Seal Unnecessary on Bonds, Deeds and Contracts.
Section 600.1403 - Nonage as Defense.
Section 600.1404 - Educational Loans; Definitions; Minors, Enforceability.
Section 600.1410 - Legal Impediment to Marriage as Bar to Action.
Section 600.1412 - Eastern Orthodox Faith; Recognition as Major Faith.
Section 600.1414 - Style of Process.
Section 600.1416 - Courts of Record; Seals.
Section 600.1417 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
Section 600.1418 - Courts of Record; Discontinuance, Vacancy, New Commission.
Section 600.1420 - Courts; Sittings to Be Public, Exceptions.
Section 600.1422 - Judicial Officers; Fees.
Section 600.1425 - Sunday Court.
Section 600.1430 - Appearance in Court by Attorney or in Person; Exception.
Section 600.1434 - Opposition to Oath; Affirmation.
Section 600.1436 - Witness; Competency as Affected by Religion.
Section 600.1438 - Oath by Mental Incompetent.
Section 600.1442 - Oaths or Affidavits; Court Appointee; Stipulation.
Section 600.1450 - Judicial Meetings; Court Administration.
Section 600.1451 - Judicial Meetings; Presiding Officer, Secretary.
Section 600.1452 - Judicial Meetings; Expenses of Attendance, Payment.
Section 600.1455 - Courts of Record; Powers.
Section 600.1461 - Newspaper; Definition; Publication of Notices.
Section 600.1475 - Collection on Judgment; Restitution on Reversal; Interest.
Section 600.1482 - Medical Malpractice Claim; Applicable Provisions; Definitions.
Section 600.1485 - Indigent Civil Legal Assistance.
Section 600.1486 - Hiring Member of Immediate Family as Court Employee or Process Server.
Section 600.1487 - Contract for Good or Service.
Section 600.1487[1] - Repealed. 2006, Act 225, Imd. Eff. June 26, 2006.
Section 600.1492 - Court Reporter, Court Recorder, Stenomask Reporter; Duties.
Section 600.1493 - Enforcement of MCL 600.1490, 600.1491, and 600.1492; Violation.
Section 600.1494 - Applicability of MCL 600.1490 to 600.1493; Exception.