Sec. 4811. When a penalty is imposed by law for any act or omission, not exceeding any specified sum, an action may be brought for the highest sum so specified. The jury, or court before whom the trial is had, shall award the sum deemed proportionate to the offense, within the limitation prescribed by law.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.4811
Penalty; amount not specified, action
1961, Act 236, Eff
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