Eyde v. Lansing Township

The Eydes commenced actions in the circuit court and the Tax Tribunal alleging that the township excessively assessed their property, that the drainage boards failed to follow certain organizational and operational procedures, and that the notice provisions of the Drain Code were violative of the Due Process Clause.

The opinion of the Court affirms decisions of the Court of Appeals1 holding that the circuit court action against the township alleging an excessive assessment can be maintained only in the Tax Tribunal and that the challenge to the operation of the boards can be pursued only in…