Johnson Construction Co. v. White Lake Township

Plaintiff sought to build 37 prefabricated houses of the National Homes Company in White Lake township. Plaintiff’s application for a building permit was refused by the building inspector of White Lake township because its plans failed to •comply with the township building code in 3 respects :(1) The substitution of a metal “Z” brace and a •center partition at the joinder of the rafters at the roof peak in place of ceiling joists or collar beams;(2) The substitution of 2" x 3" studding for 2" x 4" studding for the interior bearing partition referred to;(3) The substitution of a chimney…