2023 House Bill 4046

Courts: small claims; small claims judgment collection on behalf of an awardee; allow for certain attorneys.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8409 (MCL 600.8409), as amended by 1991 PA 192.

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The bill seeks to update section 8409 to stipulate that the small claims division cannot issue a writ of attachment or garnishment before a judgment is made. However, it allows for the issuance of a writ of execution as prescribed by law and permits the enforcement of judgments by any legal means not prohibited under this chapter.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 26, 2023

Introduced by Rep. David Prestin (R-108) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. John Roth (R-104), Robert Bezotte (R-50), Angela Rigas (R-79), Pat Outman (R-91), Timothy Beson (R-96), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Tom Kunse (R-100), Greg Markkanen (R-110), James DeSana (R-29), Curtis VanderWall (R-102), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Jaime Greene (R-65) and Luke Meerman (R-89)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

April 11, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary