Village of Grove City v. Township of Manannah

This is a proceeding under L. 1925, p. 487, c. 378 (1 Mason, 1927, §§ 3161-1 to 3161-5) to have determined the place of settlement of certain poor persons (William Abitz and members of his family). It was originally brought in justice court, as provided by statute. The finding in that court was that the place of settlement was in the village of Grove City.

An appeal was taken to the district court, where a trial de novo was had upon an agreed statement of facts. The decision of the justice court was reversed and a determination made that the place of settlement was in the township of Manannah.…