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Sec. 83. In any prosecution where an intent to defraud is required to constitute the offense, it shall be sufficient to allege in the indictment an intent to defraud without naming therein the particular person or body corporate intended to be defrauded; and on the trial of such indictment, it shall be deemed sufficient, and shall not be deemed a variance, if there appear to be an intent to defraud the United States, or any state, county, city or township, or any body corporate, or any public officer in his official capacity, or any copartnership or member thereof, or any particular person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapters 760 to 777 Code of Criminal Procedure § 767.83 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapters-760-to-777-code-of-criminal-procedure/mi-comp-laws-767-83/
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