Michigan § 256.544 Statements of vehicle condition; forms; refusal to sign, effect.

Michigan Statutes

§ 256.544 — Statements of vehicle condition; forms; refusal to sign, effect.

Michigan § 256.544

Ch. 256MOTOR VEHICLES

Act 391 of 1919GARAGE KEEPER'S LIABILITY (256.541-256.545)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 256.544 (2026).

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GARAGE KEEPER'S LIABILITY (EXCERPT) Act 391 of 1919 256.544 Statements of vehicle condition; forms; refusal to sign, effect. Sec.

4.The owner or keeper of any such garage or other establishment may provide blank forms upon which a description of the condition of any motor vehicle when so left in his care, may be noted; and when so provided and properly filled out in duplicate, he may require the owner of such motor vehicle to sign the same before leaving such vehicle. And if such a signed description is made, the owner or keeper of the garage or other establishment shall deliver a copy thereof to the owner of the vehicle. Refusal by the owner of such vehicle to sign such form shall be a bar to recovery under this act.

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GARAGE KEEPER'S LIABILITY (EXCERPT) Act 391 of 1919 256.544 Statements of vehicle condition; forms; refusal to sign, effect. Sec. 4. The owner or keeper of any such garage or other establishment may provide blank forms upon which a description of the condition of any motor vehicle when so left in his care, may be noted; and when so provided and properly filled out in duplicate, he may require the owner of such motor vehicle to sign the same before leaving such vehicle. And if such a signed description is made, the owner or keeper of the garage or other establishment shall deliver a copy thereof to the owner of the vehicle. Refusal by the owner of such vehicle to sign such form shall be a bar to recovery under this act.