March 25, 2014, Introduced by Rep. Schor and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961,"
by amending section 8302 (MCL 600.8302), as amended by 1994 PA 12.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 8302. (1) In addition to the civil jurisdiction provided
in sections 5704 and 8301, the district court has equitable
jurisdiction and authority concurrent with that of the circuit
court in the matters and to the extent provided by this section.
(2) In cases brought under chapter 84, the district court may
issue and enforce an injunctive order or an order rescinding or
reforming a contract.
(3) In an action under chapter 57, the district court may hear
and determine an equitable claim relating to or arising under
chapter 31, 33, or 38 or involving a right, interest, obligation,
or title in land. The court may issue and enforce a judgment or
order necessary to effectuate the court's equitable jurisdiction as
provided in this subsection, including the establishment of escrow
accounts and receiverships.
(4) In an action under chapter 87, the district court may
issue and enforce any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce
the ordinance. The grant of equitable jurisdiction and authority to
the district court under this subsection does not affect the
jurisdiction of the circuit court to do either of the following:
(a) Hear and decide claims based on nuisance or abate
nuisances under section 2940.
(b) Hear and decide actions challenging the validity or
applicability of an ordinance and, in those actions, enjoin a
defendant from enforcing the ordinance in the district court or in
a municipal court pending the outcome of the action in circuit
court.
(5) The district court has equitable jurisdiction in an action
under section 1f(4) of 1972 PA 348, MCL 554.601f.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect
unless House Bill No. 5199 of the 97th Legislature is enacted into
law.