Township of Greenfield v. Norton
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Lillibridge, J. Bill by the township of Greenfield and Henry Lanco, highway commissioner, against Milton G. Norton, to compel the removal of an obstruction from a public highway. From a decree dismissing the bill on demurrer, complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
Complainants filed a bill alleging the existence of a public highway through the township of Greenfield known as the “Grand River Road,” which road is described as having been in existence móre than 35 years. The bill states that it is 100 feet wide, and is one of the most important public roads in the township. It avers that defendant has erected and now “maintains in said public highway a purpresture in the shape of a public barn;” that said barn occupies a portion of said highway; and that defendant’s use of said road, which is greatly traveled, is unlawful. It also states that the highway…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Township of Lebanon v. BurchMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
3Cited by1 opinion
- Township of Bangor v. Bay City Traction & Electric Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1907