Sec. 6a.
A governmental agency against whom judgment has been entered pursuant to this act may seek subrogation where it is available by law or by contract and recover contribution from each co-defendant and joint and several tort feasor where appropriate pursuant to sections 2925a to 2925d of the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.2925a to 600.2925d of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History: Add. 1986, Act 175, Imd. Eff. July 7, 1986 Constitutionality: In Hyde v University of Michigan Regents, 426 Mich 223 (1986), the Supreme Court stated that “1986 PA 175 was enacted, effective July 1, 1986.” Act 175 was approved by the Governor July 6, 1986, and filed with Secretary of State July 7, 1986.Compiler's Notes: Section 3 of Act 175 of 1986 provides:“(1) Sections 1, 7, and 13 of Act No. 170 of the Public Acts of 1964, as amended by this amendatory act, being sections 691.1401, 691.1407, and 691.1413 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, shall not apply to causes of action which arise before July 1, 1986.“(2) Section 6a of Act No. 170 of the Public Acts of 1964, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to cases filed on or after July 1, 1986.”Popular Name: Governmental Immunity Act
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 170 of 1964 - Governmental Liability for Negligence (691.1401 - 691.1419)
Section 691.1401 - Definitions.
Section 691.1403 - Defective Highways; Knowledge of Defect, Repair.
Section 691.1404 - Notice of Injury and Defect in Highway.
Section 691.1405 - Government Owned Vehicles; Liability for Negligent Operation.
Section 691.1406 - Public Buildings; Dangerous Condition; Liability; Notice, Contents, Service.
Section 691.1406a - Subrogation.
Section 691.1407a - Repealed. 1999, Act 241, Eff. Jan. 1, 2003.
Section 691.1407b - Repealed. 1999, Act 242, Eff. Jan. 1, 2003.
Section 691.1409 - Liability Insurance; Waiver of Defense.
Section 691.1410 - Claims Against State, Political Subdivision, or Municipal Corporation; Procedure.
Section 691.1411 - Claim Against Government Agency; Limitation of Actions.
Section 691.1412 - Claims Under Act; Defenses Available.
Section 691.1413 - Damage Arising Out of Performance of Proprietary Function.
Section 691.1415 - Effective Date of Act.
Section 691.1416 - Definitions.
Section 691.1418 - Economic Damages; Grounds for Noneconomic Damages; Available Defenses.