Sec. 47. A deed, mortgage, or other instrument in writing that by law is required to be acknowledged affecting the title to lands, or any interest therein, shall not be recorded by the register of deeds of any county unless the deed, mortgage, or other instrument is acknowledged or proved as provided by this chapter.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 565.47
Recording by register of deeds; acknowledgment required
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case In Re DUKE ESTATE (2015)
Most recently applied in In Re DUKE ESTATE (October 2015)
Add. 1867, Act 102, Imd
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