Walker v. City of Port Huron
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Industrial Accident Board. William R. Walker presented his claim for compensation against the city of Port Huron for accidental injuries received in defendant’s employ. From an order awarding compensation, defendant brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtSharpe, J.
The city of Port Huron is operating under a commission form of government. By its charter, its corporate powers are distributed among *362five departments: 1. Public officers. ' 2. Accounts and finance. 3. Public safety. 4. Streets and public improvements. 5. Parks and public property. The commission is authorized to determine the powers and duties of the several departments, to appoint officers and employees and to prescribe their duties. The charter requires all officers to take the constitutional oath' of office before entering upon their duties. The commission is also empowered to preserve…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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