MichiganLawsuits over false property records would follow a three-year deadline
For lawsuits over false property records, the three-year filing clock would run from discovery or the later end of a related investigation or criminal case.
What it does
People suing over false recorded statements about property interests would need to file before three years pass from the latest event: discovery, investigation completion, or resolution of a related criminal case.
Argument forPeople harmed by false property records could wait for related investigations or criminal cases to finish before deciding whether to sue.
Argument againstPeople accused of recording false property statements could face longer uncertainty because an investigation or criminal case could delay the filing deadline.
More detail
People bringing these lawsuits would have to meet a separate three-year filing deadline. The rule covers slander of title: lawsuits over false recorded statements about an interest in property. The one-year deadline for libel or slander would not apply to these claims. The clock would start with the latest of discovery of the false recording, completion of a prosecutor's or law enforcement agency's investigation, or resolution of a criminal case involving that recording.
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History
- 2026
- Oct 28bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026Latest
- Oct 21referred to Committee on JudiciaryMinor
- Oct 21read a first timeMinor
- Oct 21introduced by Representative Rep. Kristian GrantIntroduced
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