Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 280.158 (2026)

Appeal cost and expenses; liability on bond.

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THE DRAIN CODE OF 1956

Act 40 of 1956

280.158 Appeal cost and expenses; liability on bond.

Sec. 158.

In case the apportionment of the commissioner shall be sustained by such board of review the appellant shall pay the whole costs and expenses of such appeal. Such costs and expenses shall be ascertained and determined by the judge of probate, and if not paid the appellant shall be liable on his bond for the full amount of such costs in an action at law, to be brought by the commissioner on the bond before any court having competent jurisdiction.

History: 1956, Act 40, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1982–2012 · leading case: In re Waters Drain Drainage Dist., 818 N.W.2d 478 (Mich. Ct. App. 2012).

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In re Waters Drain Drainage Dist., 818 N.W.2d 478 (Mich. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 13× “, appeal by leave granted 1 a circuit court order affirming a probate court order awarding defendant, the Kent County Drain Commissioner, attorney fees under MCL 280.158 and compensating board of review members.”

Wikman v. City of Novi, 322 N.W.2d 103 (Mich. 1982). · cites it 2× “161; MSA 11.1161. See also MCL 280.72a; MSA 11.”

Romulus City Treasurer v. Wayne Cnty. Drain Comm'r, 322 N.W.2d 152 (Mich. 1982). · cites it 2× “[11] "A proceeding before the tribunal shall be original and independent and shall be considered de novo.”

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