Sec. 4811.
When a penalty is imposed by law for any act or omission, not exceeding any specified sum, an action may be brought for the highest sum so specified. The jury, or court before whom the trial is had, shall award the sum deemed proportionate to the offense, within the limitation prescribed by law.
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)
Section 600.4801 - Definitions.
Section 600.4805 - Penalty; Recovery.
Section 600.4811 - Penalty; Amount Not Specified, Action.
Section 600.4815 - Fines and Costs; Execution.
Section 600.4821 - Execution on Forfeited Recognizance; Redemption of Real Estate.
Section 600.4825 - Penalty; Township Officers; Notice to Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 600.4831 - Penalty; Prosecution by Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 600.4835 - Penalty; Remission by Circuit Court.
Section 600.4841 - Collections; Payment to County Treasurer.
Section 600.4845 - Moneys From Fines and Penalties; Duties of County Treasurer.