Sec. 847. In the exercise of jurisdiction vested in the probate court by law, the probate court shall have the same powers as the circuit court to hear and determine any matter and make any proper orders to fully effectuate the probate court's jurisdiction and decisions.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.847
Powers of probate court in exercise of jurisdiction
Applied in 13 court decisions — leading case 164 Mich. App. 601 - In Re Williams Estate (1987)
Most recently applied in 283 Mich. App. 177 - In Re Nestorovski Estate (March 2009)
Add. 1978, Act 543, Eff
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