Sotelo v. Grant Township

Plaintiffs sought to divide their property in Grant Township, but the defendant township denied approval of the request pursuant to the Land Division Act (LDA), MCL 560.101 et seq. The circuit court upheld the township’s decision and awarded summary disposition for defendant. The Court of Appeals reversed. 255 Mich App 466; 660 NW2d 380 (2003). We reverse the Court of Appeals decision and reinstate the Newaygo Circuit Court judgment.

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The LDA regulates the division of land by imposing platting (that is, mapping or charting) requirements and other building and assessment requirements. This case…