Speed v. Common Council
Michigan Supreme Court
Motion by respondents to vacate order for writ of prohibition against the procedure of the common council in the investigation of charges preferred by the mayor against the city counselor of Detroit. The facts are stated in the opinion, and in 97 Mich. 198.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
The relator, Speed, was duly appointed city counselor and head of the department of law in the city of Detroit, July 15, 1893, and entered upon the duties of the office. This appointment was made under Act No. 419, Local Acts of 1893, entitled “An act supplemental to the charter of the city of Detroit, and to provide for a law department in said city." Under the decision in Speed v. Common Council of Detroit, 97 Mich. 198, Mr. Speed's appointment was declared valid, and the council- directed to approve his bond. Thereafter the mayor of the city lodged- charges with the common council against…
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