Section 691.991 - Building construction; certain contracts for indemnification void. - Michigan Statutes

VOID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (EXCERPT)
Act 165 of 1966

691.991 Building construction; certain contracts for indemnification void.

Sec. 1.

A covenant, promise, agreement or understanding in, or in connection with or collateral to, a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure, appurtenance and appliance, including moving, demolition and excavating connected therewith, purporting to indemnify the promisee against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the promisee or indemnitee, his agents or employees, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable.

History: 1966, Act 165, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967