H.B. 6013 (H-1): COMMITTEE SUMMARY SMALL CLAIMS: SERVICE OF PROCESS
House Bill 6013 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House) Sponsor: Representative Michael Nye
House Committee: Judiciary and Civil Rights Senate Committee: Judiciary
Date Completed: 11-27-96
The bill would amend Chapter 84 of the Revised Judicature Act, which governs the small claims division of the district court (small claims court), to provide that, upon a showing that service of process could not reasonably be made as currently required, the court could, by order, permit service of process to be made in any other manner reasonably calculated to give the defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. Currently, service of process in the small claims court must be made upon the defendant by certified mail or by personal service.
MCL 600.8405 Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: M. Ortiz
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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