City of Gaylord v. Gaylord City Clerk

We are asked in this proceeding1 to determine the constitutionality of the industrial development revenue bond act of 1963, PA 1963, No 62.2 In addition, we are asked to pass upon the validity, under Act No 62 and other pertinent statutory provisions, of certain agreements proposed to be entered into between the city of Gaylord and the United States Plywood Corporation, a function usually performed, at least before execution of such agreements, by private attorneys engaged and paid for such professional service.

At stake in this proceeding is Michigan’s effort to match other States’ financial…