Rifenburg v. City of Muskegon
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to a justice of the peace of the city of Muskegon to review proceedings to condemn land for public use. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMorse, J.
Plaintiff is, and for many years has been, the owner in fee of lot 1, block 9, of the city of Muskegon, according to Newell’s enlarged and corrected plat of that city. This lot is situated on the northwesterly corner of the block, and extends from Western avenue back to the center of the block, 125 feet. When the block was platted no provision was made for an alley running through the center either way. The plaintiff claims that for many years an alley has been opened through the block north and south. This claim is not admitted by the defendant.
Upon February 18, 1890, the common council of…
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