St. Joseph Township v. Municipal Finance Commission

In 1951 the legislature sought by PA 1951, No 33, to authorize townships in the State of Michigan to provide fire protection for their citizens by special assessments.

In 1955 the legislature amended this statute by PA 1955, No 221, to authorize the issuance of bonds in furtherance of this purpose.

On the heels of the effective date of the amend! ment, October 14, 1955, plaintiff St. Joseph township, appellant in this proceeding, sought to- take advantage of the 2 statutes referred to by issuing bonds and levying a special assessment to establish a fire department.

The township board, meeting on…