Legal Opinion
Goodrich v. City of Detroit
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided March 27, 1900PublishedCited by 12 opinions
Appeal from Wayne; Lillibridge, J. Bill by John C. Goodrich and Clarence M. Burton against the city of Detroit and Louis B,. Littlefield, city treasurer, to enjoin the collection of a special assessment. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
The facts are sufficiently set out in the opinion of Judge Lillibridge, who heard the case in the court below. "We adopt the opinion. It is as follows:
“The bill in this case is filed to enjoin the collection of a special tax levied for the opening and extending of Milwaukee avenue between Chene street and Mt. Elliott avenue, 60 feet wide. The proceedings were taken under the general act (chapter 83, 3 How. Stat.), as amended. The complainants are not persons whose lands were taken by the proposed opening, and consequently they were not parties to the proceeding for the opening of said street,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Voigt v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
- Scotten v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- City of Detroit v. Judge of Recorder's CourtMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Smith v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
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- Frischkorn Investment Co. v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1932
- Power v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
- Williams v. KniskernMichigan Supreme Court · 1913
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