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In general, there's no law that requires companies to honor an advertised price if that price is wrong. Typographical errors, miscommunication and other glitches can result in items being offered at what appear to be deep discounts ? discounts that would be ruinous for the company if it were forced to honor them.

The summons and complaint can be served by sending them by certified mail with restricted delivery and return receipt. A ?green card? (PS Form 3811) will be mailed to the plaintiff, to show proof of service. The ?green card? or a copy, must be filed with the Court. Service of Summons.

In some situations where the process server truly failed to serve you the court papers properly, the court cannot pass a judgment against you because it has no personal jurisdiction over you. Thus, they will postpone the case to another court date where the process server will attempt to serve you again.

The Michigan unit pricing law, in effect since 1978, was meant to protect consumers from being overcharged by automatic scanners in checkout lines. In March 2011, however, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill repealing the measure, and the repeal took effect Sept. 1, 2011.

The law applies to businesses in Michigan that participate in trade or commerce. If an unlawful act conducted by a business causes injury or loss to a consumer, the consumer has the right to take legal action and file a civil suit against the offending business.

If at the store, bring it to the store's attention and try to resolve the problem. If the problem is not resolved, contact your local county weights and measures office for help. Your local county weights and measures office would also like to hear from you if overcharges occur repeatedly.