Silver Creek Drain District v. Extrusions Division, Inc

In these consolidated cases, appellant Extrusions Division, Inc. (Extrusions), appeals by leave granted, challenging the trial court’s finding of just compensation for a parcel of real property subject to a taking by Silver Creek Drain District (the drain district). We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I. FACTS

The land at issue is located in Grand Rapids and is referred to by the parties as “Old South Field.” Extrusions purchased Old South Field in 1982, intending to use it for future expansion of its North Complex, which is adjacent to Old South Field.…