Legal Opinion

Horton v. Williams

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided March 27, 1894PublishedCited by 33 opinions

Appeal from Ingham. (Person, J.) Bill to restrain the erection of a building in a public alley. Complainants appeal. ■ The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.

Complainants, who are owners of *425property abutting upon an alley in the city of Mason, file this bill to enjoin defendant from erecting a building in one of the main outlets of said alley. Complainants own

lots Nos-. 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9. The alley between' A and B streets is 33 feet wide. The alley running from Ash street to Maple street is 8 feet wide. The block was platted in 1838, by one Noble. Since that time said alley has been used as a way to and from B street. The 8-foot alley, beginning at the alley in question, and running south to Ash street, is a private alley, and is impassable, by…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Grand Rapids Booming Co. v. JarvisMichigan Supreme Court · 1874
  2. Haynes v. ThomasIndiana Supreme Court · 1855
  3. Paul v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1875
  4. In re MayorNew York Supreme Court · 1829
  5. Clements v. Village of West TroyNew York Supreme Court · 1853

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3Cited by33 opinions

  1. Henderson v. City of LexingtonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1908
  2. Marietta Chair Co. v. HendersonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1904
  3. Thom v. State Highway CommissionerMichigan Supreme Court · 1965
  4. Tomazewski v. Palmer Bee Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1923
  5. People v. City of San RafaelCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1928

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