Township of Clarence v. Dickinson
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Calhoun; North, J. Bill by the township of Clarence and others against E. D. Dickinson, drain commissioner, and others to enjoin the construction of a drain. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
This is a suit in equity brought for the purpose of enjoining the construction of án alleged extension of Peacock drain, so-called, to Loomis Lake. The drain proposed to be constructed lies wholly within the county of Eaton. The assessment district extends into the township of Clarence, Calhoun county, and into the township of Springport, Jackson county. The complainants, other than the township of Clarence, own land in said township situated in said assessment district. The application for the drain described it with precision. It called it an extension of Peacock drain. It was signed by 18…
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