Terms Used In Michigan Laws 691.1406a

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Governmental agency: means this state or a political subdivision. See Michigan Laws 691.1401
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
   A governmental agency against whom judgment has been entered pursuant to this act may seek subrogation where it is available by law or by contract and recover contribution from each co-defendant and joint and several tort feasor where appropriate pursuant to section 2925a to 2925d of the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being section 600.2925a to 600.2925d of the Michigan Compiled Laws.