Michigan Laws > Chapter 722 > Act 271 of 1925 – Commitment of Children to State Institutions


§ 722.531	Children incapable of adoption; commitment to state institution; expenses of commitment; maintenance
§ 722.532	Protection of children’s rights; director of social welfare, duties
§ 722.533	Protection of children’s rights; prosecuting attorney
§ 722.534	Protection of children’s rights; question of jurisdiction, residence, costs

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Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o