Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 8.3k (2026)

“Oath” and “sworn” defined.

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Revised Statutes of 1846

R.S. of 1846

8.3k “Oath” and “sworn” defined.

Sec. 3k.

The word "oath" shall be construed to include the word "affirmation" in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath; and in like cases the word "sworn" shall be construed to include the word "affirmed".

History: Add. 1959, Act 189, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1959

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2008–2008 · leading case: Donkers v. Kovach, 745 N.W.2d 154 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008).

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Donkers v. Kovach, 745 N.W.2d 154 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 30× “] Every person conscientiously opposed to taking an oath may, instead of swearing, solemnly and sincerely affirm, under the pains and penalties of perjury. [AWL 600.”

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