Bay City Belt-Line Railroad v. Hitchcock
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from probate court of Bay county. Proceedings to condemn lands for railroad' right of way in street. Kespondents appeal from the confirmation of award of jury. Order of confirmation vacated, and report set aside as to appellants, and case referred to same jury, with leave to amend petition, etc. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
On the 7th day of August, 1890, the petitioner filed its petition in the probate court of Bay county for the purpose of acquiring the right to construct *535a railroad on certain lands, which in the petition are claimed to be in a street called “"Water Street,” or “ River Street,” in Bay City, and along that portion of the so-called street where it passes over or in front of the lands of certain persons mentioned in the petition^ and, among others, the lands of the respondents. Notice of hearing upon said petition was given. The respondents appeared, and filed an answer, making certain objections…
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