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West Shore Community College v. Manistee County Board of Commissioners

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided March 27, 1973No. 2 January Term 1973, Docket Nos. 53,910-53,911PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtT. E. Brennan, J.

Subject Matter

We here consider the extent of the power of a community college to require the levy of ad valorem property taxes for payment of debt service.

Appellate Posture of The Case

Plaintiff commenced two actions for declaratory judgment, one in Manistee County against that county’s board of commissioners and equalization director, and one in Mason County against the same officers there. The two actions were consolidated and were heard by the circuit judge in Manistee County.

Plaintiff’s complaint sought a declaration that it was entitled to levy .3 of one mill in ad valorem taxes to pay…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Alan v. Wayne CountyMichigan Supreme Court · 1972
  2. Butcher v. Township of Grosse IleMichigan Supreme Court · 1972

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Hanlin v. Saugatuck TownshipMichigan Court of Appeals · 2013
  2. Hottmann v. HottmannMichigan Court of Appeals · 1998
  3. State Ex Rel. Montana Citizens for the Preservation of Citizen's Rights v. WaltermireMontana Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Smith v. Scio TownshipMichigan Court of Appeals · 1988
  5. Bailey v. Muskegon County Board of CommissionersMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983

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