Fort Street Union Depot Co. v. Backus
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Wayne. (Gartner, J.) Respondents bring certiorari to review condemnation proceedings. The facts are stated in the opinion, and in 89 “Mich. 209, 92 Id. 33.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
This case is now before us for the third time. It was commenced February 7, 1891. The first jury disagreed. The second jury found a verdict for the respondents of $96,143. This verdict was set aside by the circuit court in which the proceeding was tried. The respondents applied to this Court for the writ of mandamus to set aside this order. 89 Mich. 209. The case was after-wards brought to this Court by appeal, and is reported in 92 Mich. 33. After that decision the case was again tried before a jury, resulting in a verdict for Absalom Backus, Jr., for $15,000, and for A. Backus, Jr., & Sons…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Toledo, Ann Arbor & Grand Trunk Railway Co. v. DunlapMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
- Fort Street Union Depot Co. v. BackusMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- Backus v. GartnerMichigan Supreme Court · 1891
- Derby v. GageMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
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