Sec. 1430. Every person of full age and sound mind, may prosecute or defend civil actions in any court by an attorney, or may, at his election, prosecute or defend civil actions in person. No person shall be permitted to prosecute or defend any civil action in person, when he has an attorney in such case.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1430
Appearance in court by attorney or in person; exception
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case 193 Mich. App. 88 - Berryman v. K Mart Corp. (1992)
Most recently applied in 241 Mich. App. 540 - People v. Portillo (September 2000)
1961, Act 236, Eff
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