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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 (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “89, armed robbery, MCL 750.29, and five counts of felony-firearm, MCL 750.”
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