Steffes v. Moran
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne. (Jennison, J.) Bill by tax payer to restrain payment by county treasurer of money allowed a claimant by the board of supervisors. Complainant appeals from a decree dismissing his bill on general demurrer. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.
Complainant brought his bill, as a tax payer, to restrain defendant Phelps, who is treasurer of Wayne county, from paying over to defendant Moran certain moneys allowed him by the board of supervisors for the expenses of various legal proceedings. . The bill claims that he never performed the services, and also that the supervisors acted *292without jurisdiction. A general demurrer was filed, and the bill dismissed.
It is not necessary to consider how well or ill founded the claim may be as set. out in the bill. Complainant only seeks relief on the ground that, as a tax payer, he is entitled to…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Miller v. GrandyMichigan Supreme Court · 1865
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Kloka v. State TreasurerMichigan Supreme Court · 1947
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