Sec. 2411.
In the following actions, if the defendant prevails, he shall be awarded costs and in addition, 1/2 thereof:
(1) In actions against public officers appointed or elected under the laws of this state, or against any person specially appointed according to law to execute the duties of such public officer, for or concerning the omission to do any act which it was his official duty to perform.
(2) In actions against any other person for doing any act by the commandment of such officers or persons, or in their aid or assistance, touching the duties of such office or appointment.
(3) In actions against any person for making any sale or doing any other act by authority of any statute of this state.
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)
236-1961-24 - Chapter 24 Costs (600.2401...600.2461)
Section 600.2401 - Taxation of Costs; Regulation by Supreme Court.
Section 600.2405 - Costs; Items Taxable.
Section 600.2411 - Special Costs in Action Against Public Officers.
Section 600.2415 - Costs; Liability of Next of Friend or Guardian.
Section 600.2421 - Civil Actions by or in Name of People; Liability for Costs; Warrant.
Section 600.2421a - Meanings of Words and Phrases in MCL 600.2421c to 600.2421f.
Section 600.2421b - Definitions.
Section 600.2421f - Recovery of Same Costs Under Law or Court Rule Prohibited.
Section 600.2421g - Applicability of MCL 600.2421a to 600.2421f to Civil Actions.
Section 600.2431 - Costs; Foreclosure of Mortgage by Advertisement; Attorney's Fee.
Section 600.2435 - Costs; Supplementary Proceedings.
Section 600.2441 - Costs; Costs Additional in Civil Actions in Supreme Court and Circuit Court.
Section 600.2451 - Taxation of Costs in Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; Notice.