Wolpert v. Newcomb
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Eaton; Smith, J. Certiorari by Caleb Wolpert to review the proceeding» of Morrell E. Newcomb, county drain commissioner, and Jacob L. McPeek, judge of probate, in the matter of straightening, widening, and deepening a drain. The circuit court dismissed the writ, and plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
Plaintiff brought certiorari to the-circuit court to review the proceedings of the defendants in the matter of straightening, widening, and deepening a part of the “Mead Drain,” so called, in the township of Rox- and, in Eaton county. The circuit court sustained the proceedings, and plaintiff has appealed to this court. The objections raised are:(1) That the citation issued upon the petition did not set forth that the lands of the persons to whom it was addressed would be crossed by said drain.(2) That the affidavit of service did not show proper service upon certain parties.(3) That the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Kinnie v. BareMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
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