State Highway Commissioner v. Ottawa Circuit Judge

Plaintiff Charles M. Ziegler, State highway commissioner, decided that premises of the Holland Rendering Works were required in order to build a by-pass around the city of Holland, as a part of the construction of highway US-31. A purchase price could not be agreed upon. Under PA 1925, No 352, as amended (CL 1948, § 213.171 et seq. [Stat Ann §8.171 et seq.~\), the commissioner on September 19, 1952, made a determination of necessity, and estimated damages at $35,000. On September 26,1952, a notice and demand for possession was made, together with a tender of the estimated damages; said amount…