Township of Casco v. Secretary of State

We granted leave to appeal in these consolidated cases to determine whether (1) the Home Rule City Act (HRCA)1 permits the use of a single detachment petition and election when the territory to be detached from a city is to be transferred to more than one township and, (2) if such a procedure is allowed under the HRCA, whether plaintiffs2 are entitled to mandamus relief. I agree with the majority that plaintiffs are not entitled to writs of mandamus because I believe that any request for mandamus relief is premature at this time. I disagree, however, with the majority’s conclusion that the…