Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 570. Liens § 570.428

Sec. 28.  If, upon the trial or hearing, judgment or decree shall pass for complainant, and the water-craft has been discharged from custody, as herein provided, said judgment or decree shall be rendered and entered against the principal and sureties in the bond:  Provided, That in no case shall the judgment exceed the penalty of the bond, and the subsequent proceedings shall be the same as now provided by law in personal actions in the circuit courts:  Provided further, That if the release has been upon deposit, the judgment shall be in form against the party making the deposit, with a clause that it be satisfied out of said deposit, and said party shall not be personally liable upon said judgment.