Sec. 711.
The existence of any of the following relationships between a corporation and the state shall constitute a sufficient basis of jurisdiction to enable the courts of record of this state to exercise general personal jurisdiction over the corporation and to enable such courts to render personal judgments against the corporation.
(1) Incorporation under the laws of this state.
(2) Consent, to the extent authorized by the consent and subject to the limitations provided in section 745.
(3) The carrying on of a continuous and systematic part of its general business within the state.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 88, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 88 of 1974 provides: “This 1974 amendatory act shall apply to actions commenced after its effective date, even if the cause of action arose prior thereto. Actions commenced prior to the effective date of this act shall not be affected thereby.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-7 - Chapter 7 Bases of Jurisdiction (600.701...600.775)
Section 600.701 - General Personal Jurisdiction Over Individuals.
Section 600.705 - Limited Personal Jurisdiction Over Individuals.
Section 600.711 - General Personal Jurisdiction Over Corporations.
Section 600.715 - Corporations; Limited Personal Jurisdiction.
Section 600.721 - General Personal Jurisdiction Over Partnerships and Limited Partnerships.
Section 600.725 - Partnerships; Limited Personal Jurisdiction.
Section 600.741 - Limited Jurisdiction; Bond by Plaintiff.
Section 600.745 - “State” Defined; Agreement of Parties as Basis for Jurisdiction; Conditions.
Section 600.751 - Jurisdiction Over Land Irrespective of Ownership.
Section 600.755 - Jurisdiction Over Chattels Irrespective of Ownership.
Section 600.761 - Jurisdiction Over Documents Irrespective of Ownership.
Section 600.765 - Jurisdiction Over Corporate Shares Irrespective of Ownership.
Section 600.771 - Jurisdiction Over Obligations Irrespective of Creditor.