Legal Opinion
Grand Haven Township v. City of Grand Haven
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided May 20, 1971No. Docket No. 10053PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHolbrook, P. J.
The City of Grand Haven, Michigan, by resolution, annexed two parcels of land located in Grand Haven Township. The city owns both parcel “A” and parcel “B” which are allegedly contiguous to the city. Parcel “B” is occupied by the city as the Grand Haven Memorial Airpark.
*636The city annexed the land under authority of MOLA § 117.9 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 5.2088). The applicable portion of the statute reads as follows :
“Where the territory proposed to be annexed to any city is adjacent to said city and consists of a park or vacant property located in a township and owned by the city annexing the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Clark v. City of Grand RapidsMichigan Supreme Court · 1952
- Haggerty v. MacGregorMichigan Court of Appeals · 1968
- Lieberman v. SolomonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1970
- Township of Owosso v. City of OwossoMichigan Court of Appeals · 1970
- Huhn v. DavisMichigan Court of Appeals · 1969
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