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Mich. Comp. Laws § 433.11 (2026)

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ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE


Act 328 of 1976


433.11 Definitions.

Sec. 1.

    As used in this act:

    (a) "Animals" means cattle, horses, sheep, swine, mules, burros, or goats.

    (b) "Owner" means a person who has a right of property in an animal, a person who keeps or harbors an animal or has it in his or her care, or a person who permits an animal to remain on or about the premises occupied by him or her.

    (c) "Running at large" refers to an animal not under the control of an owner and not on an owner's premises.

History: 1976, Act 328, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 69, Imd. Eff. May 13, 2010

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1980–2020 · leading case: Citizens Ins. Co. of Am. v. Tuttle, 309 N.W.2d 174 (Mich. 1981).
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Citizens Ins. Co. of Am. v. Tuttle, 309 N.W.2d 174 (Mich. 1981). · cites it 2× “[2] It was alleged that Tuttle's cow being at large was contrary to MCL 433.11 et seq.; MSA 18.789(1) et seq.”
Citizens Ins. Co. of Am. v. Tuttle, 294 N.W.2d 224 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980). · cites it 2× “Plaintiffs' claims were based on defendant's allowing the cow to run at large on the highway in violation of MCL 433.11 et seq.; MSA 18.789(1) et seq.”
Auto Owners Ins. v. Austin, 383 N.W.2d 88 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985). “The only dispute is whether plaintiff must show that defendant was negligent in order to recover damages under the "animal running at large” act, MCL 433.11 et seq.; MSA 18.789(1) et seq.”
Sharon Rose Zlatkin v. William Roggow, No. 346247 (Mich. Ct. App. Mar. 19, 2020). “” MCL 433.11(a). Violation of MCL 433.12 is a misdemeanor offense.”
Mich. Comp. Laws § 433.11(a): 1 case
Sharon Rose Zlatkin v. William Roggow, No. 346247 (Mich. Ct. App. Mar. 19, 2020). “” MCL 433.11(a). Violation of MCL 433.12 is a misdemeanor offense.”
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