Section 53.147 – System of Abstracts of Title; Public Inspection.
53.147 System of abstracts of title; public inspection. Sec. 7. All books, records, indexes and memoranda of the systems hereby authorized shall at all reasonable hours be open for inspection by any person lawfully entitled to have access thereto under such reasonable rules and regulations and subject to such fees and charges as may be […]
Section 53.148 – Intent of Act.
53.148 Intent of act. Sec. 8. This act is intended to be declaratory of the existing rights and powers of counties acting by and through their boards of supervisors and to provide a definite and uniform method for the exercise thereof, but if necessary to its validity or operative effect this act shall be deemed […]
Section 53.151 – Scope of Act; Referendum on Adoption; Tract Index, Establishment.
53.151 Scope of act; referendum on adoption; tract index, establishment. Sec. 11. The provisions of this act shall apply only to counties having a population of 900,000 and upwards and those counties that now have county abstract books and are operating abstract offices: Provided, That upon the petition of not less than 8 per centum […]
Section 53.89 – Register of Deeds; Bond; Penal Sum; Approval; Surety.
53.89 Register of deeds; bond; penal sum; approval; surety. Sec. 89. As determined by the county board of commissioners, the register of deeds either shall be covered by a blanket bond or shall give a bond to the people of this state in the penal sum of at least $3,000.00. The individual bond shall be […]
Section 53.152 – Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.
53.152 Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties. Sec. 12. A petition under section 11, including the circulation and signing of the petition, is subject to section 488 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.488. A person who violates a provision of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, […]
Section 53.90 – Register of Deeds; Office, Location; Fees and Compensation.
53.90 Register of deeds; office, location; fees and compensation. Sec. 90. The register shall keep his office at the seat of justice for the county, and shall receive such fees and compensation for his services as may be provided by law. History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 14 ;– CL 1857, 438 ;– CL 1871, 580 ;– […]
Section 53.91 – Register of Deeds; Deputy; Appointment; Oath of Office; Revocation; Filing.
53.91 Register of deeds; deputy; appointment; oath of office; revocation; filing. Sec. 91. (1) The register of deeds shall appoint a deputy or deputies, 1 of whom shall serve as the chief deputy. The register shall employ personnel necessary to perform the functions and duties of the office of register of deeds. The number of […]