Legal Opinion
Beechy v. Central Michigan District Health Department
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided April 23, 2008No. 07-1376UnpublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GIBBONS, Circuit Judge.
In this Free Exercise Clause and Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act case, Amish landowners challenge the Central Michigan District Health Department’s (“CMDHD”) requirement that they install larger septic tanks to replace existing, allegedly inadequate systems. They argue the new tanks would incur wasteful expenses and tempt them to install modern conveniences, such as bathrooms.
Amos Weaver’s story typifies that of the other plaintiffs. Weaver applied for a septic system evaluation for a proposed building extension that would yield a five-bedroom home.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Frances Hankins v. The Gap, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1996
- Dr. Martin TREPEL, Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross-Appellee, v. ROADWAY EXPRESS, INC. Defendant-Appellee/Cross-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1999
- Steven Harlamert, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of John Harlamert v. World Finer Foods, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 2007
- Northville Township v. CoyneMichigan Court of Appeals · 1988
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