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Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1410 (2026)

Claims against state, political subdivision, or municipal corporation; procedure.

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GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE


Act 170 of 1964


691.1410 Claims against state, political subdivision, or municipal corporation; procedure.

Sec. 10.

    (1) Claims against the state authorized under this act shall be brought in the manner provided in sections 6401 to 6475 of the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.6401 to 600.6475 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and against any political subdivision or municipal corporation by civil action in any court having jurisdiction.

    (2) Except as otherwise provided in this act, any claim that is authorized under this act shall be subject to the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.101 to 600.9947 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

History: 1964, Act 170, Eff. July 1, 1965 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 175, Imd. Eff. July 7, 1986

Constitutionality Notes:

    In Hyde v University of Michigan Regents, 426 Mich 223 (1986), the Supreme Court stated that “1986 PA 175 was enacted, effective July 1, 1986.” Act 175 was approved by the Governor July 6, 1986, and filed with Secretary of State July 7, 1986.

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 18 cases (8 in the last 5 years), 1970–2025 · leading case: Maki v. City of East Tawas, 170 N.W.2d 530 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970).
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Maki v. City of East Tawas, 170 N.W.2d 530 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 4× “Nevertheless, § 9 should and no doubt will be interpreted to permit purchase by governmental agencies other than the State of liability insurance for protection against tortious liability arising from the discharge of a proprietary function.”
Michelle Renee Fairley v. Dep't of Corr., 497 Mich. 290 (Mich. 2015). “10 In accordance with MCL 691.1410(1), a claim satisfying an exception to governmental immunity against a state agency must be “brought in the manner provided in [the Revised Judicature Act],” including MCL 600.”
Doan v. Kellogg Cmty. Coll., 263 N.W.2d 357 (Mich. Ct. App. 1977). “236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.6401 to 600.6475 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, and against any political subdivision, municipal corporation or other governmental agency by civil action in any court having jurisdiction.”
Freissler v. State High. Comm'n, 220 N.W.2d 141 (Mich. Ct. App. 1974). · cites it 2× “*537 Since a fundamental right is not involved, we must determine if the "scheme” of MCLA 691.1410; MSA 3.996(110) and MCLA 600.”
Hanger v. State High. Dep't, 236 N.W.2d 148 (Mich. Ct. App. 1975). · cites it 2× “" MCLA 691.1410; MSA 3.996(110). *580 Thus, discounting the unenforceable § 4, a claimant is required to proceed in the manner provided in § 6431 of the Court of Claims Act.”
Kerkstra v. Dep't of State Highways, 247 N.W.2d 759 (Mich. 1976). “The statute permitting suits such as plaintiff’s says (MCLA 691.1410; MSA 3.996[110]) they shall be brought in the manner provided by the Court of Claims Act.”
Norman Champine v. Dep't of Transp. (Mich. 2022). · cites it 2× “The next day, plaintiff’s counsel again sent defendant correspondence claiming to be an amended statutory notice. Defendant moved for summary disposition on governmental immunity grounds under MCR 2.”
Norman Champine v. Dep't of Transp. (Mich. 2022). · cites it 2× “The next day, plaintiff’s counsel again sent defendant correspondence claiming to be an amended statutory notice. Defendant moved for summary disposition on governmental immunity grounds under MCR 2.”
Elizabeth Taylor v. Univ. of Michigan Regents (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 2× “Specifically, MCL 691.1410 of the GTLA states: (1) Claims against the state authorized under this act shall be brought in the manner provided in sections 6401 to 6475 of the revised judicature act [RJA] of 1961, Act No.”
Norman Champine v. Dep't of Transp. (Mich. 2022). · cites it 2× “The next day, plaintiff’s counsel again sent defendant correspondence claiming to be an amended statutory notice. Defendant moved for summary disposition on governmental immunity grounds under MCR 2.”
Loren Wilson Noyes v. Oakland Univ. (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “MCL 691.1410(1) further provides that claims brought against the state under the GTLA “shall be brought in the manner provided in sections 6401 to 6475 of the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No 234 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.”
Hobbs v. Dep't of State Highways, 247 N.W.2d 754 (Mich. 1976). “6431(3) requires that the notice in all personal injury actions be filed "within 6 months following the happening of the event giving rise to the cause of action”.”
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— Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1410(1) — 10 cases
Michelle Renee Fairley v. Dep't of Corr., 497 Mich. 290 (Mich. 2015). “10 In accordance with MCL 691.1410(1), a claim satisfying an exception to governmental immunity against a state agency must be “brought in the manner provided in [the Revised Judicature Act],” including MCL 600.”
Norman Champine v. Dep't of Transp. (Mich. 2022). “The next day, plaintiff’s counsel again sent defendant correspondence claiming to be an amended statutory notice. Defendant moved for summary disposition on governmental immunity grounds under MCR 2.”
Norman Champine v. Dep't of Transp. (Mich. 2022). “The next day, plaintiff’s counsel again sent defendant correspondence claiming to be an amended statutory notice. Defendant moved for summary disposition on governmental immunity grounds under MCR 2.”
Norman Champine v. Dep't of Transp. (Mich. 2022). “The next day, plaintiff’s counsel again sent defendant correspondence claiming to be an amended statutory notice. Defendant moved for summary disposition on governmental immunity grounds under MCR 2.”
Loren Wilson Noyes v. Oakland Univ. (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “MCL 691.1410(1) further provides that claims brought against the state under the GTLA “shall be brought in the manner provided in sections 6401 to 6475 of the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No 234 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.”
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