Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. v. Muzeck

This appeal is from an award of attorney fees by the probate court to the attorneys for the condemnee in a condemnation proceeding brought under PA 1923, No 238, as amended, being CL 1948, § 486.251 et seq. (Stat Ann 1968 Cum Supp § 22.1671 et seq.). The issue presented for resolution by this Court is whether on this record an award of $64,800 under the provisions of CLS 1961, § 486.252g (Stat Ann 1968 Cum Supp § 22.1672[7]) can be sustained.

The pertinent language of the section of the statute last referred to is:

“The expense of the proceeding shall be paid by the petitioner and as a part…