McCormick v. Weaver
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Saginaw; Beach, J. Bill by Edward W. McCormick and others against Nancy M. Weaver and others to restrain the erection of an obstruction in a public street. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtBlair, J.
Complainants are the owners of a five-story brick office building in the heart of the business center of the city of Saginaw. The defendants are the owners of a three-story office building upon an adjacent lot. Both buildings are substantially flush with the west line of Franklin street. This street extends north and south, and is one of the main thoroughfares of the city. It was dedicated to the public in 1850, and has been used as a public highway for upwards of 40 years. The street is paved and has cement sidewalks in front of these buildings. The Weaver building has a frontage on Franklin…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Taylor v. Bay City Street Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1890
- People v. CarpenterMichigan Supreme Court · 1849
- Detroit Citizens' Street Railway Co. v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
- Everett v. City of MarquetteMichigan Supreme Court · 1884
- Forbes v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
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