Corning v. Potter
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Gratiot; Searl, J. Bill by Anna Corning, as executrix and trustee of the estate of William Corning, deceased, against Elon P. Potter, Gratiot county drain commissioner, and others, for an injunction.and other relief. Prom a decree for complainant she appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtOstrander, J.
The bill was filed to restrain the return of certain lands as delinquent for drain taxes, to have such taxes adjudged to be void, and for a further decree determining that the proceedings in the probate court to obtain the right of way for a drain, the order establishing it, and, in fact, that all of the drain proceedings, were taken without jurisdiction. At the hearing a decree was entered, reciting that all of the proceedings for the establishment and location of the drain, prior to the application to the probate court for the appointment of special commissioners, were regular and valid,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Davison v. OtisMichigan Supreme Court · 1871
- Tinsman v. Probate JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
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