Matrau v. Tompkins

Plaintiff is the owner of 80 acres of land in the township of Pipestone, Berrien county. Prior to 1890, a county drain known as the Pipestone drain had been established and constructed at large expense, the amount of which had been ascertained, and plaintiff assessed for benefits to his lands the sum of $252, which was to be paid in two installments, to be assessed one-half in each year of 1890 and 1891. The plaintiff paid the installment of $126 in 1890. In 1891, by an error, his land was assessed only $13.50, which he p§id. In 1892 the'land was assessed for the balance of $112.50, and his…