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Mich. Comp. Laws § 565.153 (2026)
Estates; word of creation.
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FORM OF DEEDS, MORTGAGES, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Act 187 of 1881
565.153 Estates; word of creation.
Sec. 3.
It shall not be necessary to use the words "heirs and assigns of the grantee" to create in the grantee an estate of inheritance; and if it be the intention of the grantor to convey any lesser estate, it shall be so expressed in the deed.
History: 1881, Act 187, Eff. Sept. 10, 1881 ;-- How. 5730 ;-- CL 1897, 9016 ;-- CL 1915, 11751 ;-- CL 1929, 13323 ;-- CL 1948, 565.153
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1958–1961 · leading case: In Re Traub Est., 92 N.W.2d 480 (Mich. 1958).
In Re Traub Est., 92 N.W.2d 480 (Mich. 1958). “[1] See, also, as to real property CL 1948, § 565.153 (Stat Ann 1953 Rev § 26.573). [2] 4 Coke Rep 92b (76 Eng Rep 1074) (1602).”
Old Mission Peninsula Sch. Dist. v. French, 107 N.W.2d 758 (Mich. 1961). “” While these words, standing alone, appear to support the position of the appellee and the circuit judge as to the personal character of the right, they must be read with the Michigan statute eliminating the requirement of words of heirship in mind (CL 1948, § 565.153 [Stat Ann…”
Bates v. Nat'l Bank, 354 Mich. 263 (Mich. 1958). “See, also, as to real property CL 1948, § 565.153 (Stat Ann 1953 Rev § 26.573). 4 Colee Rep 92b (76 Eng Rep 1074) (1602).”
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