Basch v. Secretary of State

This appeal involves the interpretation of §7(3) and §12 of PA 1965, No 198 as amended by PA 1965, No 389 (MCLA §§ 257.1107, 257.1112 [Stat Ann 1968 Rev §§ 9.2807, 9.2812]), known as the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act. An amendatory act, PA 1968, No 223, was adopted after the commencement of the present case and does not affect our decision herein. We note, however, that § 12 as last amended in 1968 now requires, as a condition precedent to actions filed thereunder, physical contact by the unidentified vehicle with the plaintiff or with a vehicle occupied by the plaintiff. Therefore, the…