Detroit Edison Co. v. Janosz

In April of 1956, plaintiff, the Detroit Edison Company, brought condemnation proceedings in probate court under PA 1923, No 238, as amended by PA 1947, No 356 (CL 1948, § 486.251 et seq. [Stat Ann 1955 Cum Supp § 22.1671 >ei seg.]), for acquisition of rights-of-way across defendants’ lots' “for the purpose of stringing high-tension electric lines and steel towers to support these lines.” Commissioners were appointed, hearing on the petition was had, they made a determination of necessity and that damages in the amount of $9,250 he paid to defendants as just compensation, and filed their…