Echelon Homes, LLC v. Carter Lumber Co.

MCL 600.2919a provides that a person who buys, receives, or aids in concealing stolen, embezzled, or converted property can be held liable for treble damages if he knew that the property was stolen, embezzled, or converted. The sole issue before this Court is whether constructive knowledge that property is stolen, embezzled, or converted is sufficient to impose liability under MCL 600.2919a. We hold that under the plain language of the statute, constructive knowledge is not sufficient to impose liability under MCL 600.2919a.

Therefore, we reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and hold…