Michigan Gas Storage Co. v. Gregory

The Michigan Gas Storage Company, a Michigan corporation, appellee herein, sought easement rights by condemnation to lay a gas main across appellants’ properties. Hearing was had before 3 commissioners appointed by the probate court of Oakland county, who found necessity and fixed damages. The award was confirmed by the probate court and appellants appealed to the circuit court. The main question presented to this Court is: Did the circuit court err in denying appellants’ request for a jury trial?

This appeal calls for a construction of CL 1948, § 486.252i (Stat Ann 1953 Cum Supp §…