Legal Opinion
Lake Shore Coach Lines, Inc. v. Secretary of State
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided February 28, 1950No. Docket 26, Calendar 44,536PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtReid, J.
Plaintiffs herein, by their bill of complaint, challenge the constitutionality of PA 1947, No 319 (CL 1948, § 207.201 et seq. [Stat Ann 1947 Cum Supp § 7.339 (1) et seg.]), which imposes a tax upon the use of diesel motor fuel in vehicles propelled by diesel engines upon the highways of the State. From a decree dismissing the bill, plaintiffs appeal.
Plaintiffs own, for the purpose of operating in the conduct of their respective businesses, motor vehicles propelled by the diesel type of combustion engine. All except 1 are carriers of passengers or freight for hire within the State of Michigan…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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