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Act 314 of 1921
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LATERAL AND SUBJACENT SUPPORT TO ADJOINING LAND

Act 314 of 1921

AN ACT to prescribe the duties of an owner or occupant of lands, upon which excavations are made, in reference to the furnishing of lateral and subjacent support to adjoining lands and structures thereon; and to fix remedies for the violation thereof.


History: 1921, Act 314, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 554.251SectionOwner or occupant of excavated land; duty to support adjacent land and structures.
Section 554.252SectionFailure to support adjacent land; liability.
Section 554.253SectionFailure to support adjacent land; equitable relief.
Section 554.254SectionCommon law duties and remedies.
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