Legal Opinion
County of Oakland v. Mack
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided July 24, 1928No. Docket No. 62, Calendar No. 33,163PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtClark, J.
The bill of complaint is filed by the county of Oakland to quiet its title to lots 117, 134, and 135 of the original plat of the village, now city, of Pontiac. The lots are the site of the county courthouse and jail. Plaintiff had decree. Defendants have appealed.
On November 5, 1818, Stephen Mack and 14 other men entered into a voluntary association, which they designated as Pontiac Company, to purchase lands. Mack was appointed trustee of the company and title to lands was to be taken in his name as trustee; 1,280 acres were purchased accordingly. Mack executed a declaration of trust to the…
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