Michigan § 565.242 Seals on instruments affecting real estate; instruments previously recorded; construction.

Michigan Statutes

§ 565.242 — Seals on instruments affecting real estate; instruments previously recorded; construction.

Michigan § 565.242

Ch. 565CONVEYANCES OF REAL PROPERTY

Act 63 of 1937SEALS ON INSTRUMENTS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE (565.241-565.242)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 565.242 (2026).

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SEALS ON INSTRUMENTS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE (EXCERPT) Act 63 of 1937 565.242 Seals on instruments affecting real estate; instruments previously recorded; construction. Sec.

2.The record of any instrument affecting the title to real estate or any interest therein heretofore recorded which does not show that an actual seal, a scroll or device used as a seal, the word "seal" or the letters "L.S." was affixed to the original instrument, or a transcript thereof, may be given in evidence as in other cases and shall be effectual for all purposes of a legal record and such instrument shall be construed to be as valid and effectual as if such instrument had been in such respect duly executed.

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SEALS ON INSTRUMENTS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE (EXCERPT) Act 63 of 1937 565.242 Seals on instruments affecting real estate; instruments previously recorded; construction. Sec. 2. The record of any instrument affecting the title to real estate or any interest therein heretofore recorded which does not show that an actual seal, a scroll or device used as a seal, the word "seal" or the letters "L.S." was affixed to the original instrument, or a transcript thereof, may be given in evidence as in other cases and shall be effectual for all purposes of a legal record and such instrument shall be construed to be as valid and effectual as if such instrument had been in such respect duly executed.