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Mich. Comp. Laws § 552.40 (2026)

Repealed. 1971, Act 75, Eff. Jan. 1, 1972.

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Revised Statutes of 1846


R.S. of 1846


552.40 Repealed. 1971, Act 75, Eff. Jan. 1, 1972.

    Repealed. 1971, Act 75, Eff. Jan. 1, 1972.

Compiler's Notes:

    The repealed sections pertained to divorce decrees, adultery, and orders for support and maintenance of wife and children.

PopularName Notes:

No-Fault Divorce
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1956–1971 · leading case: Formicola v. Formicola, 189 N.W.2d 21 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971).
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Formicola v. Formicola, 189 N.W.2d 21 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 2× “MCLA § 552.40 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 25-.”
Kessinger v. Kessinger, 104 N.W.2d 192 (Mich. 1960). “The defendant next contends that the trial court erred in interrogating plaintiff concerning defendant’s charges of adultery and in believing her denials thereof, which testimony it is contended was received in violation of CL 1948, § 552.40 (Stat Ann 1957 Rev § 25.116), * and…”
Zwarensteyn v. Zwarensteyn, 79 N.W.2d 913 (Mich. 1956). “CL 1948, § 552.40 (Stat Ann 1955 Cum Supp § 25.116), provides: “No decree of divorce shall be made solely on the declarations, confessions, or admissions of the parties, but the court shall require other evidence of the facts alleged in the bill for that purpose, but either…”
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