Michigan Compiled Laws
236-1961-14 - Chapter 14 General Provisions (600.1401...600.1494)
Section 600.1427 - Writs, Process, Proceedings, and Records; Use of English Language; Manner and Medium; Signature.

Sec. 1427.
All writs, process, proceedings and records in any court within this state shall be in the English language, except that the proper and known names of process, and technical words, may be expressed in the language heretofore and now commonly used, and shall be made out in the manner and on any medium authorized by supreme court rules. If a signature is required on any document filed with or created by a court, that requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature as prescribed by supreme court rules.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 201, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2013

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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 600.1405 - Rights of Third Party Beneficiaries; Contracts Included; Time Promise Becomes Legally Binding; Exceptions; Promisee's Rights; Retroactive Construction of Section.

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Section 600.1417 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff.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 600.1419 - Continuances and Postponements to Assure Adequate Representation; “Nonmeeting Day” Defined.

Section 600.1420 - Courts; Sittings to Be Public, Exceptions.

Section 600.1422 - Judicial Officers; Fees.

Section 600.1425 - Sunday Court.

Section 600.1427 - Writs, Process, Proceedings, and Records; Use of English Language; Manner and Medium; Signature.

Section 600.1428 - Records Management Policies and Procedures; Record Retention and Disposal Schedule; "Record" Defined.

Section 600.1430 - Appearance in Court by Attorney or in Person; Exception.

Section 600.1432 - Mode of Administering Oaths; Commencement of Oath; Administration of Oath or Affirmation by Electronic or Electromagnetic Means.

Section 600.1434 - Opposition to Oath; Affirmation.

Section 600.1436 - Witness; Competency as Affected by Religion.

Section 600.1438 - Oath by Mental Incompetent.

Section 600.1440 - Oath, Affidavit, or Affirmation; Administration; Certification by Military Officer; Force and Effect of Instrument Sworn or Affirmed Before Military Officer; Form of Certificate; Oath or Affirmation Administered by Electronic or El...

Section 600.1442 - Oaths or Affidavits; Court Appointee; Stipulation.

Section 600.1445 - Physical Examination of Person Ordered by Court, Board or Commission, or Other Public Body or Officer.

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 600.1465 - Funds Deposited With County Officer Unavailable for Payment; Appropriation for Restitution; Audit of Claims; Allowance; Limitation; Right of Action.

Section 600.1471 - Law Clerks; Employment; Qualifications; Compensation; Period of Employment; Duties.

Section 600.1475 - Collection on Judgment; Restitution on Reversal; Interest.

Section 600.1481 - Judicial Assistant; Appointment; Oath; Certificate; Qualifications; Duties; Compensation; Term; Public Officer; Civil Service Regulation or Compulsory Retirement Inapplicable; Removal.

Section 600.1482 - Medical Malpractice Claim; Applicable Provisions; Definitions.

Section 600.1483 - Claim for Damages Alleging Medical Malpractice; Limitation on Noneconomic Damages; Exceptions; Itemizing Damages Into Economic and Noneconomic Loss; “Noneconomic Loss” Defined; Adjusting Limitations on Noneconomic Loss.

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 600.1490 - Definitions; Court Reporter, Court Recorder, Stenomask Reporter, or Owner of Firm; Familial Relationship With Party or Attorney; Disclosure Required; Financial Interest.

Section 600.1491 - Court Reporter, Court Recorder, Stenomask Reporter, or Owner of Firm; Prohibited Conduct.

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.