Government of the State of Michigan: Embracing an Abstract of the Laws, and Showing the Duties of State, Country and Township Officers; Also,a Brief Outline of the Government of the United States, |
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... exceed one hun- dred dollars , must be brought before Justices of the Peace ; and where the amount claimed , in actions upon contract , ex- ceeds one hundred , but does not exceed three hundred dol- lars , the action may be brought in ...
... exceed one hun- dred dollars , must be brought before Justices of the Peace ; and where the amount claimed , in actions upon contract , ex- ceeds one hundred , but does not exceed three hundred dol- lars , the action may be brought in ...
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... exceed in value one hundred dollars , may apply to a Justice for a writ to authorize the Constable to take and deliver such property to the plaintiff . This writ is called a writ of replevin , and after it is executed , the parties have ...
... exceed in value one hundred dollars , may apply to a Justice for a writ to authorize the Constable to take and deliver such property to the plaintiff . This writ is called a writ of replevin , and after it is executed , the parties have ...
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... exceed twenty - five dollars ; destroying or breaking down monuments erected for the purpose of desig- nating boundary lines ; for wilfully defacing any building or sign - board ; wilful trespasses , and all other offenses punishable by ...
... exceed twenty - five dollars ; destroying or breaking down monuments erected for the purpose of desig- nating boundary lines ; for wilfully defacing any building or sign - board ; wilful trespasses , and all other offenses punishable by ...
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... exceed fifty , no more than one thousand dollars shall be raised for such pur- poses in any one year . The Moderator , Director and Assessor constitute the Dis- trict Board . It is their duty to hire teachers ; to buy school books for ...
... exceed fifty , no more than one thousand dollars shall be raised for such pur- poses in any one year . The Moderator , Director and Assessor constitute the Dis- trict Board . It is their duty to hire teachers ; to buy school books for ...
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... exceed that authorized by law , the legal rate , and no more , can be recovered , in an action at law . When any installment of interest upon any note , bond , mortgage , or other written contract shall become due , and the same shall ...
... exceed that authorized by law , the legal rate , and no more , can be recovered , in an action at law . When any installment of interest upon any note , bond , mortgage , or other written contract shall become due , and the same shall ...
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Page 126 - If such prisoner was in custody upon a conviction of any other felony: by imprisonment in the state prison not less than six months nor more than five years; 3. If such prisoner was in custody upon a charge of felony: by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding two years; 4.
Page 121 - ... in the state prison not more than five years, or by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars...
Page 32 - If any bill be not returned by the governor within ten days, Sundays excepted, after it has been presented to him, the same shall become a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the legislature, by their adjournment, prevent its return, in which case it shall not become a law.
Page 141 - A widow shall be endowed of the third part of all the lands whereof her husband was seized of an estate of inheritance at any time during the marriage, unless she shall have lawfully released her right thereto.
Page 40 - The Secretary of State, State Treasurer and Commissioner of the State Land Office shall constitute a Board of State Auditors, to examine and adjust all claims against the State, not otherwise provided for by general law.
Page 135 - ... shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Page 128 - ... by imprisonment in the state prison for life or any term of years, and if committed in any other case, by imprisonment in the state prison, not more than twenty years.
Page 96 - When persons meet on any road or bridge, traveling with vehicles, each shall seasonably drive to the right of the middle of the traveled part of such road or bridge, so that the vehicles may pass without interference. The driver of any vehicle passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction shall drive to the left of the middle of the traveled part of the road...
Page 136 - Persons who by any corrupt means attempt to influence an elector in giving his vote, are liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or to imprisonment in the County Jail not exceeding one year, or both, as the Court shall direct.
Page 121 - If such prisoner was in custody otherwise than upon a charge or conviction of felony: by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months.