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Act 197 of 1883
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LANDS GRANTED TO STATE FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES

Act 197 of 1883

AN ACT to provide for the disposition of certain lands granted to the state of Michigan for railroad purposes by acts of congress of June 3, 1856, and March 4, 1879, upon the route from Grand Haven to Flint and thence to Port Huron, in the state of Michigan; to secure the title thereto to bona fide settlers and purchasers; to provide for the further sale thereof, and to provide for the adjustment of certain taxes heretofore assessed thereon.


History: 1883, Act 197, Eff. Sept. 8, 1883




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 322.451SectionLands granted to state for railroad purposes; issuance of patents; acreage; possession; improvements; deductions.
Section 322.452SectionProofs of purchase and possession; made to commissioner of state land office; attendance of witnesses.
Section 322.453SectionPatents; issuance; acreage, limitation; proofs acceptable; precedence; conflicting claims; improvement, possession; right to patent, effect.
Section 322.454SectionClaims under act; time.
Section 322.455SectionSale of residue of lands; public auction; minimum price.
Section 322.456SectionSale of residue of lands; public auction; place; time; notice, publication, contents.
Section 322.457SectionBalance of lands; minimum price.
Section 322.458SectionProceeds of sales; disposition.
Section 322.459SectionTaxes and other sums; payment, refund.
Section 322.460SectionAdjustment of amounts due claimants.
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