City of Muskegon v. DeVries

D. E. Holbrook, Jr., J.

Petitioner instituted condemnation proceedings against respondents. Respondents countered with a counterclaim for rent als allegedly lost as a result of petitioner’s adoption of an urban renewal project coupled with subsequent acts of misconduct. The counterclaim was denied as not proven and from such denial respondents appeal.

The record indicates that on October 8, 1968, the City of Muskegon, by ordinance, adopted an urban renewal project. It provided for the acquisition and demolition of numerous properties in downtown Muskegon including three parcels owned by…