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Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1533 (2026)

Statute of limitations.

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FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW


Act 269 of 1974


445.1533 Statute of limitations.

Sec. 33.

    An action shall not be maintained to enforce a civil or criminal liability created under this act unless brought before the expiration of 4 years after the act or transaction constituting the violation.

History: 1974, Act 269, Eff. Oct. 15, 1974 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2011–2025 · leading case: Toyz, Inc. v. Wireless Toyz, Inc., 799 F. Supp. 2d 737 (E.D. Mich. 2011).
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Toyz, Inc. v. Wireless Toyz, Inc., 799 F. Supp. 2d 737 (E.D. Mich. 2011). · cites it 6× “§ 445.1533 (“An action shall not be maintained to enforce a civil or criminal liability created under this act unless brought before the expiration of 4 years after the act or transaction constituting the violation.”
Laurel Investments, LLC, et al. v. Holiday Hosp. Franchising, LLC (E.D. Mich. 2025). · cites it 2× “Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1533 . The cause of action begins to accrue “after the act or transaction constituting the violation” occurs.”
Lakeside Surfaces, Inc. v. Cambria Co., LLC (W.D. Mich. 2020). “Laws § 445.1533 ; Minn. Stat. § 80C.17(5). Thus, any claims premised on improper termination of a franchise agreement are not in danger of being untimely.”
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