Sec. 1721.
If the alleged misconduct has caused an actual loss or injury to any person the court shall order the defendant to pay such person a sufficient sum to indemnify him, in addition to the other penalties which are imposed upon the defendant. The payment and acceptance of this sum is an absolute bar to any action by the aggrieved party to recover damages for the loss or injury.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-17 - Chapter 17 Contempts (600.1701...600.1745)
Section 600.1711 - Summary Punishment; Hearing.
Section 600.1715 - Contempt; Punishment; Fine; Probation; Performance of Act or Duty.
Section 600.1721 - Payment of Damages; Effect.
Section 600.1725 - Witnesses; Refusal to Testify; Penalty.
Section 600.1731 - Publication as to Court of Record; Hearing by Judge of Another Court.
Section 600.1735 - Arrest on Bench Warrant; Duties of Sheriff.
Section 600.1741 - Arrest on Bench Warrant; Illness of Arrested Person.
Section 600.1745 - Indictment for Contemptuous Conduct; Sentence.