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Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.29 (2026)

Adultery; definition.

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE


Act 328 of 1931


750.29 Adultery; definition.

Sec. 29.

    Definition—Adultery is the sexual intercourse of 2 persons, either of whom is married to a third person.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.29

FormerLaw Notes:

    See section 2 of Ch. 158 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5857; CL 1871, § 7691; How., § 9278; CL 1897, § 11689; CL 1915, § 15463; and CL 1929, § 16818.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1950–2023 · leading case: Veenstra v. Washtenaw Country Club, 645 N.W.2d 643 (Mich. 2002).
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Veenstra v. Washtenaw Country Club, 645 N.W.2d 643 (Mich. 2002). “MCL 750.29 defines adultery as “sexual intercourse of 2 persons, either of whom is married to a third person.”
Mercure v. Van Buren Twp., 81 F. Supp. 2d 814 (E.D. Mich. 2000). · cites it 2× “Michigan’s penal code defines adultery as “the sexual intercourse of 2 persons, either of whom is married to a third person,” Mich. Comp Laws § 750.29, and further provides: Any person who shall commit adultery shall be guilty of a felony; and when the crime is committed between…”
People v. Lipski, 43 N.W.2d 325 (Mich. 1950). · cites it 4× “" CL 1948, § 750.29 (Stat Ann § 28.218). This statute guards the sanctity of marriage.”
Sheneman v. Sheneman, 186 N.W.2d 344 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 4× “694]) or adulterous (see MCLA § 750.29 [Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.218]).”
In re Petition for Naturalization of Edgar, 253 F. Supp. 951 (E.D. Mich. 1966). “Laws 1948, § 750.29. 3 . 177 F.2d p. 451. 4 . See the comprehensive legislative history found in Dickhoff v.”
People of Michigan v. Joshua Jeremiah Eubanks, No. 358688 (Mich. Ct. App. Apr. 13, 2023). “89, armed robbery, MCL 750.29, and five counts of felony-firearm, MCL 750.”
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