Sec. 5311.
After the filing of such petition and assignment of wages, the court shall make an order directing the clerk to pay the petitioner his legal exemptions, which shall be as follows:
(1) If the petitioner is a householder having a family, 60% but not less than $15.00 per week for which such wages, salary or commission are due, and in addition $2.00 per week for each person other than husband or wife under 18 years of age or incapable of self support because mentally or physically defective and legally dependent upon him for support.
(2) If the petitioner is not a householder having a family, he shall be entitled to 40% but not less than $10.00 per week.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 21, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1972
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-53 - Chapter 53 Receivership for Wage Earners (600.5301...600.5375)
Section 600.5301 - Assignment of Future Wages; Notice to Creditor and Employer; Exception.
Section 600.5305 - List of Creditors; Contents of Petition.
Section 600.5311 - Exemptions.
Section 600.5315 - Exemptions by Agreement; Support of Children.
Section 600.5321 - Distribution of Balance.
Section 600.5325 - Clerk as Agent of Listed Creditors; Title to Funds.
Section 600.5331 - Fixing Amount of Claim; Disputed Claim; Costs; Intervention.
Section 600.5335 - Payment of Wages by Employer.
Section 600.5341 - Garnishment; Effect.
Section 600.5345 - Duration of Assignment Proceedings.
Section 600.5351 - Secured Creditors.
Section 600.5355 - Notices; Manner of Giving; Change of Employment.
Section 600.5361 - Debts Incurred After Filing Petition; Not Included.
Section 600.5365 - Statute of Limitations Tolled During Pendency of Proceedings.
Section 600.5371 - Court Fees Upon Petition; Defrayment of Incidental Expenses.
Section 600.5375 - Repealed. 1969, Act 209, Eff. Jan. 1, 1970.