Sec. 6475. In all actions brought in the court of claims against the state to recover damages resulting from the negligent operation by an officer, agent or employee of the state of a motor vehicle or an aircraft, other than a military aircraft, of which the state is owner, the fact that the state, in the ownership or operation of such motor vehicle or aircraft, was engaged in a governmental function shall not be a defense to such action. This act shall not be construed to impose upon the state a liability other or greater than the liability imposed by law upon other owners of motor vehicles or aircraft.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.6475
Court of claims; actions involving negligent operation of motor vehicles or aircraft; defense of governmental function
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 66 Mich. App. 560 - Peters v. Department of State Highways (1976)
Most recently applied in 66 Mich. App. 560 - Peters v. Department of State Highways (January 1976)
1961, Act 236, Eff
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