Sec. 1641.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), if causes of action are joined, whether properly or not, venue is proper in any county in which either cause of action, if sued upon separately, could have been commenced and tried, subject to separation and change as provided by court rule.
(2) If more than 1 cause of action is pleaded in the complaint or added by amendment at any time during the action and 1 of the causes of action is based on tort or another legal theory seeking damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, venue shall be determined under the rules applicable to actions in tort as provided in section 1629.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 161, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 249, 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Section 600.1625 - Repealed. 1976, Act 375, Eff.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.