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Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.9905 (2026)

Savings clause; special cases and proceedings; law applicable.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961


Act 236 of 1961


600.9905 Savings clause; special cases and proceedings; law applicable.

Sec. 9905.

    (1) Except as specifically stated or reasonably inferred from the provisions of this act, this act shall not impair or affect any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred prior to the time this act takes effect, but the same may be enjoyed, asserted, enforced, prosecuted, or inflicted as if this act had not been passed.

    (2) Laws relating to actions in special cases and in special proceedings, the subject matter of which is not embraced within the provisions of this act, and not specifically repealed, are not to be deemed repealed or superseded by this act, but the same are retained and the procedure therein shall be as in such laws provided.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases, 1965–1987 · leading case: Bonney v. the Upjohn Co., 342 N.W.2d 551 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983).
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Bonney v. the Upjohn Co., 342 N.W.2d 551 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “" MCL 600.9905(1); MSA 27A.9905(1). This Court has interpreted the above "saving clause" to state that a cause of action accruing before the effective date of the act is governed by the statute of limitations in effect on the date of accrual.”
Mosier v. Carney, 138 N.W.2d 343 (Mich. 1965). · cites it 2× “For such express preservation, *591 see CLS 1961, § 600.9905 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.9905).”
Quinlan v. Gudes, 140 N.W.2d 782 (Mich. Ct. App. 1966). · cites it 2× “” As of that date the various sections of the RJA were to be considered the law of this State, hut as to a right accruing, accrued, or acquired prior to this date, the statute CLS 1961, § 600.9905 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.9905[1]) states: “Except as specifically stated or…”
Winfrey v. Farhat, 170 N.W.2d 34 (Mich. 1969). “Need-ham; and to PA 1961, No 236, § 9905 (CLS 1961, § 600.9905, Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.9905).”
Smith v. Dep't of Treasury, 414 N.W.2d 374 (Mich. Ct. App. 1987). “By operation of the saving clauses, MCL 600.9905(1); MSA 27A.9905(1), MCL 600.”
Jinkner v. Widmer, 141 N.W.2d 692 (Mich. Ct. App. 1968). “9905) which state as follows: “Except as specifically stated or reasonably inferred from the provisions of this act, this act shall not impair or affect any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment…”
Ellis v. Lauter, 287 N.W.2d 192 (Mich. Ct. App. 1979). “See MCL 600.9905(1); MSA 27A.9905; Winfrey v Farhat, 382 Mich 380 ; 170 NW2d 34 (1969).”
Head v. Child.'s Hosp., 285 N.W.2d 203 (Mich. 1979). “See, also, MCL 600.9905; MSA 27A.9905. In addition, when the Legislature reduced the age of majority from 21 to 18, it again enacted a saving clause, MCL 722.”
Sparling v. Bert, 134 N.W.2d 840 (Mich. Ct. App. 1965). “See, also, the RJA saving clause, CLS 1961, § 600.9905 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.9905).”
Frosh v. Sportsman's Showcase, Inc., 145 N.W.2d 241 (Mich. Ct. App. 1966). “This Court does not believe that a different result is inquired by PA 1961, No 236, §9905 (CLS 1961, § 600.9905 [Stat Ann 1962 Eev §27A.9905]), since the complaint, when filed, sought relief which was unavailable at the time.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.9905(1) — 3 cases
Bonney v. the Upjohn Co., 342 N.W.2d 551 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). “" MCL 600.9905(1); MSA 27A.9905(1). This Court has interpreted the above "saving clause" to state that a cause of action accruing before the effective date of the act is governed by the statute of limitations in effect on the date of accrual.”
Smith v. Dep't of Treasury, 414 N.W.2d 374 (Mich. Ct. App. 1987). “By operation of the saving clauses, MCL 600.9905(1); MSA 27A.9905(1), MCL 600.”
Ellis v. Lauter, 287 N.W.2d 192 (Mich. Ct. App. 1979). “See MCL 600.9905(1); MSA 27A.9905; Winfrey v Farhat, 382 Mich 380 ; 170 NW2d 34 (1969).”
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