Sec. 5321.
The court shall further direct the clerk to pay the remainder of any moneys in his possession, over and above the exemptions of the petitioner, to the creditors, to be divided equally among all creditors listed, but the clerk shall not be obliged to make such distribution oftener than once in 60 days and then only if there is at least $100.00 to be distributed, but when making a distribution to creditors may pay claims or unpaid balances of $5.00 or less in full and divide the balance of the money equally among the balance of the creditors. Any money not called for by any creditor, or checks returned undelivered and remaining in the clerk's office for 6 months after the proceedings are dismissed, may be paid by the clerk to the petitioner.
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)
236-1961-53 - 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Section 600.5375 - Repealed. 1969, Act 209, Eff.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.