Legal Opinion
Benton Harbor Federation of Women's Clubs v. Nelson
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided May 18, 1942No. Docket No. 63, Calendar No. 41,872PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSharpe, J.
This case involves an appeal from the circuit court of Berrien county in an ejectment action.
The material facts are not in dispute. Plaintiff was incorporated in February, 1917, by virtue of the authority contained in Act No. 171, Pub. Acts 1903 (see 2 Comp. Laws 1915, § 9054 et seq.). The term of existence of the corporation was 15 years. It was organized for the purpose of bringing “into relations of material helpfulness and cooperation, the various organizations of women of Benton Harbor and vicinity, and to secure united strength and action in promoting the vital interests of the day.”
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2Cases cited9 opinions
- Stott v. Stott Realty Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1939
- Bruun v. CookMichigan Supreme Court · 1937
- Illinois Steel Co. v. WarrasWisconsin Supreme Court · 1909
- John J. Gamalski Hardware, Inc. v. Wayne County SheriffMichigan Supreme Court · 1941
- International Harvester Co. of America v. Eaton Circuit JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1910
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Lake States Engineering Corp. v. Lawrence Seaway Corp.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1969
- Dawn Construction Co. v. Paris Home Builders, Inc.Michigan Supreme Court · 1960
- Thompson v. ThompsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1951
- Woman's Relief Corps No. 1 Michigan v. South Haven CityMichigan Supreme Court · 1945
- Adams v. Edward M. Burke Homes, Inc.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1968
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