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Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1605 (2026)

Venue; real actions; replevin.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961


Act 236 of 1961


600.1605 Venue; real actions; replevin.

Sec. 1605.

    The county in which the subject of action, or any part thereof, is situated, is a proper county in which to commence and try the following actions:

    (a) the recovery of real property, or of an estate or interests therein, or for the determination in any form of such right or interest;

    (b) the partition of real property;

    (c) the foreclosure of all liens or mortgages on real property; and

    (d) the recovery of tangible personal property.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 16 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1967–2026 · leading case: Omne Fin., Inc v. Shacks, Inc, 596 N.W.2d 591 (Mich. 1999).
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Omne Fin., Inc v. Shacks, Inc, 596 N.W.2d 591 (Mich. 1999). · cites it 6× “] Likewise, the statute regarding appropriate venue for recovery of tangible personal property claims provides: The county in which the subject of action, or any part thereof, is situated, is a proper county in which to commence and try the following actions: (a) the recovery of…”
Massey v. Mandell, 614 N.W.2d 70 (Mich. 2000). · cites it 2× “1621(a) says that, in certain circumstances, venue is proper in the county "in which a defendant resides...." In contrast with such language, M.”
In Re Forfeiture of $1,159,420, 486 N.W.2d 326 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 2× “Property taken or detained pursuant to forfeiture proceedings is deemed to be in the custody of the seizing agency.”
In re Forfeiture of a Quantity of Marijuana, 805 N.W.2d 217 (Mich. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 2× “owning or claiming interests therein are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state.”), and MCL 600.”
Colucci v. McMillin, 662 N.W.2d 87 (Mich. Ct. App. 2003). “” Neither MCL 600.1605, which concerns venue for actions involving real property or tangible personal property, nor MCL 600.”
Omne Fin., Inc v. Shacks, Inc, 573 N.W.2d 641 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 4× “§ 600.1605; M.S.A. § 27A.1605, reads: The county in which the subject of action, or any part thereof, is situated, is a proper county in which to commence and try the following actions: (a) the recovery of real property, or of an estate or interests therein, or for the…”
Bliss v. Carter, 182 N.W.2d 54 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 2× “MCLA § 600.1605 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27 A-.”
In Re Forfeiture of Certain Pers. Prop., 490 N.W.2d 322 (Mich. 1992). · cites it 3× “MCL 600.1605; MSA 27A.1605. 3 Property taken or detained pursuant to forfeiture proceedings is deemed to be in the custody of the seizing agency.”
DesJardin v. Lynn, 149 N.W.2d 228 (Mich. Ct. App. 1967). “* The various sections of the revised judicature act, referred to herein, appear in compilations as follows: CLS 1961, §§ 600.1605, 600.1611, 600.1615, 600.1621, 600.”
In Re Forfeiture of Suitcases & Miscellaneous Items, 483 N.W.2d 650 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992). “Property taken or detained pursuant to forfeiture proceedings is deemed to be in the custody of the seizing agency.”
Angelucci v. Dart Props. Inc., 836 N.W.2d 219 (Mich. Ct. App. 2013). “1621 provides in part: Except for actions provided for in [MCL 600.1605, MCL 600.1611, MCL 600.1615, and MCL 600.”
Angelucci v. Dart Props. Inc., 828 N.W.2d 724 (Mich. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “1621 provides in full: Except for actions provided for in [MCL 600.1605, 600.1611, 600.1615, and 600.”
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— Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1605(a) — 1 case
Kruithoff v. Bertrand, 203 N.W.2d 755 (Mich. Ct. App. 1972).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1605(c) — 1 case
S. Floridabanc, S.A. v. Feldman, 703 F. Supp. 627 (E.D. Mich. 1989).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1605(d) — 1 case
Omne Fin., Inc v. Shacks, Inc, 596 N.W.2d 591 (Mich. 1999). “] Likewise, the statute regarding appropriate venue for recovery of tangible personal property claims provides: The county in which the subject of action, or any part thereof, is situated, is a proper county in which to commence and try the following actions: (a) the recovery of…”
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