Sec. 5803. No person shall bring or maintain any action or proceeding to foreclose a mortgage on real estate unless he commences the action or proceeding within 15 years after the mortgage becomes due or within 15 years after the last payment was made on the mortgage. This section limits foreclosure by advertisement and any other entries under the mortgage as well as actions of foreclosure in the courts.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5803
Foreclosure of mortgages
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case 308 F. Supp. 2d 791 - United States v. Real Prop. in Section 9/otsego Cty., Mi (2004)
Most recently applied in 308 F. Supp. 2d 791 - United States v. Real Prop. in Section 9/otsego Cty., Mi (March 2004)
1961, Act 236, Eff
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