Martin v. Beldean

We granted leave to appeal in this case to consider the Court of Appeals holding that a private dedication of an outlot 1 in a subdivision plat 2 recorded in November 1969 is not recognized by Michigan law. We hold that private dedications in plats filed after the effective date of MCL 560.253(1), January 1, 1968, are expressly recognized and allowed under Michigan law. 3

We further hold that the exclusive means available when seeking to vacate, correct, or revise a dedica tion in a recorded plat is a lawsuit filed pursuant to MCL 560.221 through 560.229.

Accordingly, we reverse the judgments…