Crandall v. McElheny
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Van Burén; Carr, J. Bill by W. W. Crandall and others against Herbert E. McElheny, drain commissioner, to enjoin the construction of a drain. From an order sustaining a démurrer to the bill, complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
Carpenter, 0. J.
It appears from complainants’ bill of complaint that defendant, the drain commissioner of the county of Van Burén, has taken steps under the laws of this State to establish a certain drain called the “ Paw Paw river drain.” Complainants question the legality of said drain, and the purpose of this suit is to perpetually enjoin its construction. Defendant demurred to the bill in the lower court. That demurrer was sustained, and a decree entered dismissing complainants’ bill. Complainants did not, within the time given them by law, review, as they might, the -drain proceedings by…
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