Village of Grosse Pointe Woods v. Village of St. Clair Shores

This is an appeal from a judgment, the effect of which is to exempt property owned by plaintiff Village of Grosse Pointe Woods from taxation by defendant Village of St. Clair Shores.

In 1947, plaintiff became the owner of 43 acres of land within the village limits of defendant. By deed the property is restricted to use for park purposes by the residents and taxpayers of plaintiff village, and the land is now so being used. The 1947 taxes assessed by defendant against plaintiff were paid under protest. Plaintiff, claiming a tax exemption, sued for and obtained a judgment.

The question presented…