Board of Water Commissioners v. Village of Highland Park
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Hally and Mandell, JJ. Bill by the Board of Water Commissioners of the city of Detroit against the village of Highland Park for an injunction restraining defendant from interfering with the water supply system of complainant. From a decree for defendant, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPerson, J.
This is a shit by the board of water commissioners of the city of Detroit to enjoin the village of Highland Park from interfering with or molesting the water supply system in that village. The fundamental question is one of ownership. The system for distributing water in the village was originally installed, and has been from time to time enlarged, by complainant, but the cost of the installation, and of all enlargements, including labor and expense of every kind, has been paid by the village. Following the construction of this water system complainant has for many years supplied the village…
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