Mikelsavage v. City of Detroit

The reasoning of the opinion for reversal indicates that there is no necessity for presentation in addition to notice. It would result in invalidating the ordinance providing for presentation to the corporation counsel. The opinion seems not to recognize the distinction be*571tween the 2 concepts of notice and presentation for audit and allowance.

The purpose of notice is to afford opportunity for investigation and to confine a future plaintiff to substantially the character of the defect alleged with a view to settlement or proper investigation and defense of the claim. Harrington v. City of…