Ridgemont Development Co. v. City of East Detroit

The facts in this controversy are not materially in dispute. In June, 1953, plaintiffs became the owners of a tract of land in defendant city, comprising approximately 89 acres. It is claimed that the consideration for the purchase was $440,000 and that the property was acquired with the purpose in mind of platting it. It was divided into 2 subdivisions and plats thereof were prepared by engineers employed by the owners for that purpose. The proposed plats were submitted to the common council of the city of East Detroit for approval, and referred to the city engineer. Some question was raised…