Terms Used In Michigan Laws 257.1119

  • Fund: means the motor vehicle accident claims fund. See Michigan Laws 257.1102
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Secretary: means the secretary of state acting as director of the fund. See Michigan Laws 257.1102
   Where judgment is obtained against the secretary upon the determination of all proceedings, including appeals, the secretary, subject to the limitations provided in this act, shall pay out of the fund to the plaintiff in the action, the entire amount of the judgment with respect to death or personal injury, and that part of the judgment in excess of $200.00, in respect to property damage.