Michigan Compiled Laws
Mich. Comp. Laws § 35.462 (2026)
Person in military or naval uniform; discrimination, damages; prima facie evidence.
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DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Act 105 of 1909
35.462 Person in military or naval uniform; discrimination, damages; prima facie evidence.
Sec. 2.
Any person who is debarred from such enjoyment contrary to the provisions of section 1 of this act, shall be entitled to recover in an action on the case from any corporation, association or person guilty of such violation, his actual damages and 100 dollars in addition thereto; and evidence that said person debarred was at the time sober, orderly and able and willing to pay for said enjoyment in accordance with the rates fixed therefor for civilians, shall be prima facie evidence in said action that he was debarred on account of his wearing such uniform or of his being in such service.
History: 1909, Act 105, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 8419 ;-- CL 1929, 909 ;-- CL 1948, 35.462
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 2004–2004 · leading case: Phillips v. Mirac, Inc, 685 N.W.2d 174 (Mich. 2004).
Phillips v. Mirac, Inc, 685 N.W.2d 174 (Mich. 2004). “1406; statutes that provide for adding costs, fees, interest or penalties to awards include MCL 35.462, 125.1449m; court-determined remittitur and additur is provided for in MCR 2.”
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