McKillop v. Board of Supervisors of Cheboygan Co.

In 1894 an epidemic of diphtheria prevailed in the township of Nunda, Cheboygan county. There were so many cases that the schools were closed, and prompt action became necessary. The relator is a practicing physician. An arrangement was made with him by the board of health of the 'township that he should take charge of the patients as physician and nurse, and bury the dead, if any; that supplies should be furnished through him; that he should quarantine the houses where there were cases of the disease, and take all necessary steps to check and control the disease. There were between 30 and 40…