Todd v. State Highway Commissioner

The purpose of this bill is to enjoin the construction of a highway over the plaintiffs’ land in Charlevoix county. The plaintiffs claim title to the land as heirs of Charles Todd, who died intestate about 30 years ago. No administration of his estate was had. His widow, Barbara Todd, and the children have since occupied the premises as a homestead. They were all of age when these proceedings were begun. Desiring to secure a right of way across this land for the construction of a branch trunk line highway of the Mackinaw trail, the defendants negotiated with Barbara Todd as owner. Unable to…