Sec. 6452.
(1) Every claim against this state, cognizable by the court of claims, is forever barred unless the claim is filed with the clerk of the court or an action is commenced on the claim in federal court as authorized in section 6440, within 3 years after the claim first accrues.
(2) Except as modified by this section, chapter 58, relative to the limitation of actions, also applies to the limitation under this section.
(3) The attorney general has the same right as a creditor under the statutes of this state to petition for the appointment of a personal representative of the estate of a deceased person.
(4) The attorney general has the same right as a superintendent of the poor under the statutes of this state to petition for the appointment of a guardian of the estate of a minor or any other individual under a disability.
(5) This section does not apply to a claim for compensation under the wrongful imprisonment compensation act, 2016 PA 343, MCL 691.1751 to 691.1757.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 44, Imd. Eff. Mar. 3, 2020 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 44 of 2020 provides:"Enacting section 1. Section 6452 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.6452, as amended by this amendatory act, applies retroactively to March 29, 2017."
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-64 - Chapter 64 Court of Claims (600.6401...600.6475)
Section 600.6401 - Court of Claims; Short Title.
Section 600.6407 - Sessions; Space and Equipment.
Section 600.6413 - Court of Claims in Court of Appeals District.
Section 600.6416 - Court of Claims; Representation of State by Attorney General or Assistants.
Section 600.6419a - Repealed. 2013, Act 164, Imd. Eff. Nov. 12, 2013.
Section 600.6422 - Court of Claims; Practice and Procedure; Fees.
Section 600.6425 - Court of Claims; Depositions.
Section 600.6428 - Court of Claims; Witnesses; Power to Compel Attendance.
Section 600.6434 - Pleadings; Verification and Service of Complaint; Copies.
Section 600.6437 - Court of Claims; Judgment on Stipulated Facts.
Section 600.6440 - Court of Claims; Remedy in Federal Court as Bar to Jurisdiction.
Section 600.6443 - Court of Claims; Trial by Court Without Jury; New Trial.
Section 600.6449 - Costs; Security for Costs on Appeal.
Section 600.6455 - Interest Rate on Judgments; Effect of Settlement Offer; Rejection of Offer.
Section 600.6458 - Court of Claims; Judgment Against State; Payment.
Section 600.6464 - Court of Claims; Judgment; Discharge.
Section 600.6467 - Court of Claims; State Agencies to Furnish Information Upon Request.
Section 600.6470 - Court of Claims; Fraud in Connection With Claim; Forfeiture.