Sec. 1627.
Except for actions founded on contract and actions provided for in sections 1605, 1611, 1615, and 1629, the county in which all or a part of the cause of action arose is a proper county in which to commence and try the action. Suits against the surety of a public officer or his or her appointees are not excepted from the application of this section.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 178, Eff. Oct. 1, 1986 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 161, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-16 - Chapter 16 Venue (600.1601...600.1659)
Section 600.1605 - Venue; Real Actions; Replevin.
Section 600.1611 - Venue; Action on Probate Bond.
Section 600.1615 - Venue; Actions Against Governmental Units.
Section 600.1621 - Venue; Determination; Exceptions.
Section 600.1625 - Repealed. 1976, Act 375, Eff. Jan. 1, 1977.
Section 600.1631 - Venue; Action by Attorney General; Other Actions.
Section 600.1635 - Venue; Transportation Lines; Plaintiff's Residence.
Section 600.1641 - Venue; Joinder of Causes of Action; Separation.
Section 600.1645 - Improper Venue; Judgment.
Section 600.1651 - Improper Venue; Transfer of Action to Proper County.
Section 600.1653 - Motion for Change of Venue in Action Based on Tort; Awarding Expenses and Costs.
Section 600.1655 - Venue; Change; Conditions; Expense of Trial.
Section 600.1659 - Transfer of Judgments in Action Affecting Real or Tangible Personal Property.