State Highway Commission v. Cronenwett

This is a condemnation case commenced October 31, 1969 for the taking of two parcels of land owned by defendants Cronenwett and Reiser. Action was brought under authority of 1966 PA 295 providing for condemnation of property for public purposes by the State Highway Commission and local units of government, MCLA 213.361, et seq.; MSA 8.261(1), et seq. Taking was for the purpose of the construction of a 1.9-mile section of interstate highway 1-275 in and through Ash Township, Monroe County, Michigan. After prolonged delay, the trial court on May 18, 1973 ordered a release of funds on deposit to…