Sec. 1972.
Whenever service of papers subsequent to the original complaint cannot reasonably be made because of lack of an attorney of record or the inability to find a party or for any other reason, the court in which the action is pending, for cause shown on ex parte application, may direct in what manner and upon whom service may be made.
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)
236-1961-19 - Chapter 19 Commencement of Action and Service of Process (600.1901...600.1974)
Section 600.1901 - Civil Action; Commencement; Filing of Complaint.
Section 600.1908 - Process; Persons to Make Service.
Section 600.1910 - Proof of Service; Methods; Failure to Make Proof of Service.
Section 600.1910.amended - Proof of Service; Methods; Failure to Make Proof of Service.
Section 600.1912 - Process; Personal Service on Individual.
Section 600.1913 - Process; Substituted Service.
Section 600.1917 - Process; Service on Partnership or Limited Partnership.
Section 600.1918 - Civil Action; Service of Process on Person Doing Business Under Assumed Name.
Section 600.1920 - Process; Service on Corporation; Insurers.
Section 600.1930 - Process; Service on Individual's Agent or Public Officer.
Section 600.1940 - Process; Personal Jurisdiction Not Required; Service of Process.
Section 600.1945 - Process; Order for Substituted Service; Contents; Unknown Defendants.
Section 600.1947 - Notice of Pendency of Action; Publication.
Section 600.1950 - Repealed. 2022, Act 74, Imd. Eff. May 12, 2022.
Section 600.1951 - Mailing of Service; Manner.
Section 600.1955 - Substituted Service; Proof.
Section 600.1960 - Substituted Service; Jurisdiction on Defendant's Interest.
Section 600.1965 - Pleader; Service of Papers; Default; Effect.
Section 600.1968 - Service of Papers; Attorneys; Contempt.
Section 600.1970 - Service of Papers; Delivery to Attorney; Party; Mailing.
Section 600.1971 - Service of Papers; Proof of Service; Filing.
Section 600.1972 - Service of Papers; Inability to Make; Direction of Court.