Kroop v. Forman

Graves, Ch. J.

This is a certiorari to review certain proceedings under the township drain law. — Comp. L., ch. 48.

The respondent, as drain commissioner, took measures to establish a drain or water-course upon lands of the relators, and they allege illegalities. Several objections are set up, but it is not necessary to notice all of them.

In carrying out laws for condemning private property to public uses, it has always been held necessary to strictly observe every material requirement, and the courts have been equally constant in insisting that the proceedings should, affirmatively show upon…