Legal Opinion
Oscoda Chapter of Pbb Action Committee, Inc v. Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided April 21, 1982No. Docket 52828PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMackenzie, P.J.
This appeal presents questions concerning the award and apportionment of costs in an action brought under the Michigan Environmental Protection Act, MCL 691.1201 et seq.; MSA 14.528(201) et seq. The circuit judge found that plaintiffs had incurred costs of $33,923.49 and required defendants to pay $20,354.09, or 60% of plaintiffs’ costs. Defendants appeal by right.
The director of the Department of Natural Resources was authorized to dispose of PBB-contaminated cattle by 1977 PA 77, which enacted MCL 288.421 et seq.; MSA 12.695(1) et seq. The director proposed to bury up to 5,000 such cattle…
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