Legal Opinion
Quigley v. Dexter Township
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 18, 1973No. 4; Docket 54,561PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtT. E. Brennan, J.
A zoning board of appeals established in a city under MCLA 125.585; MSA ? 5.2935 renders final decisions. These are generally reviewable by superintending control in circuit court. In such case, the scope of review is essentially that formerly had by certiorari. Lorland Civic Association v DiMatteo, 10 Mich App 129; 157 NW2d (1968).
This is not the case, however, in townships, where zoning boards of appeals are established under MCLA 125.288 et seq.; MSA 5.2963(18) et seq. As to township zoning boards of appeals, the statute expressly provides that decisions of the board are not final and are…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Lorland Civic Ass'n v. DiMATTEO.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1968
- Indian Village Manor Co. v. City of DetroitMichigan Court of Appeals · 1967
- Barkey v. NickMichigan Court of Appeals · 1968
3Cited by17 opinions
- People v. WardMichigan Court of Appeals · 1981
- Farmers State Bank v. Department of Commerce, Financial Institutions BureauMichigan Court of Appeals · 1977
- Compton Sand & Gravel Co v. Dryden TownshipMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983
- Szluha v. Avon Charter TownshipMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983
- Abrahamson v. WendellMichigan Court of Appeals · 1977
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