Maumee School Township v. School Town of Shirley City
Indiana Supreme Court
From Allen Circuit Court; J. W. Adair, Special Judge. Action between Maumee school township and the school town of Shirley City for the possession of school property. From a judgment for the town, the township appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDowling, C. J.
— In 1894, Maumee school township caused to be built on lands owned by it for school purposes a schoolhouse costing $3,500. Afterward, on April 8, 1897; the town of Shirley City was incorporated under the general law of this State. The boundaries of the town at the time it was laid out and incorporated included this school lot and building. A board of trustees for the school town of Shirley City having been duly elected and qualified, it claimed the possession and control of this school property. The trustees of Maumee school township denied the right of the board to such possession and…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- School Township of Allen v. School Town of MacyIndiana Supreme Court · 1887
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