People v. Leavitt
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to the Recorder’s Court of Detroit.
1Opinion of the CourtGratos, J.
The plaintiff claims a review of certain proceedings against him for violating a city ordinance compelling owners and occupants of lots and’ buildings •to remove snow and ice from contiguous sidewalks.
The main question is upon the validity of the ordinance, and it is one of considerable importance.
Before going into any discussion of the merits, it is quite material to ascertain from the record whether the plaintiff presents a case which either entitles him to demand the judgment of the court on the points agitated or would justify the court in passing such judgment. There are certain rules…
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