Sec. 5701.
As used in this chapter:
(a) "Summary proceedings" means a civil action to recover possession of premises and to obtain certain ancillary relief as provided by this chapter and by court rules adopted in connection therewith.
(b) "Premises" includes lands, tenements, condominium property, cooperative apartments, air rights and all manner of real property. It includes structures fixed or mobile, temporary or permanent, vessels, mobile trailer homes and vehicles which are used or intended for use primarily as a dwelling or as a place for commercial or industrial operations or storage.
(c) "Lease" includes a written or verbal lease or license agreement for use or possession of premises.
(d) "District" means the judicial districts provided for in chapter 81.
History: Add. 1972, Act 120, Eff. July 1, 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)
236-1961-57 - Chapter 57 Summary Proceedings to Recover Possession of Premises (600.5701...600.5759)
Section 600.5701 - Definitions.
Section 600.5704 - Jurisdiction.
Section 600.5716 - Demand for Possession or Payment; Form and Contents.
Section 600.5718 - Demand for Possession or Payment; Service; Definitions.
Section 600.5730 - Service of Notice of Forfeiture.
Section 600.5732 - Powers of Court Having Jurisdiction Over Summary Proceedings.
Section 600.5735 - Summons; Hearing.
Section 600.5738 - Jury Trial.
Section 600.5747 - Judgment for Defendant for Costs.
Section 600.5756 - Filing Fees; Disposition.
Section 600.5757 - Fee for Certain Writs and for Judgment Debtor Discovery Subpoena.