Delta Lumber Co. v. Board of Auditors
Michigan Supreme Court
Mandamus. Relator applies for mandamus to compel respondents to maintain and operate a bridge. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMorse, J.
Application for mandamus. 'The relator is a corporation existing under our laws, and has its principal office ' in Detroit. It is the owner of a tract of land in the township of Springwells, in Wayne county, fronting on what is known as the “Monroe Road.” Here it has a planing-mill and lumber-yard and dock, and is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lumber.
A public highway runs from the city of Detroit to the city of Monroe, known as the “ Monroe Road,” and between the townships of Ecorse and Springwells it passes over the river Rouge. This highway was originally a Territorial road, and…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Sharp v. Township of EvergreenMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
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