Legal Opinion
Michigan Oil Co. v. Natural Resources Commission
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided October 19, 1976No. Docket 24747PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBronson, J.
The area around the Pigeon and Black Rivers in northeastern Otsego County, in the northern part of Michigan’s lower peninsula, is rich in a variety of natural resources.
Forests, rivers, and lakes are found here, particularly in the Pigeon River State Forest and the nearby Hardwood, Black Lake and Thunder Bay *674State Forests. Since the area is largely state owned and largely undeveloped, it is relatively wild, unspoiled and secluded. Consequently, the area provides one of the few remaining favorable habitats for wildlife in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
In this region is found Michigan’s elk range,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Osius v. City of St. Clair ShoresMichigan Supreme Court · 1956
- State Highway Commission v. VanderklootMichigan Supreme Court · 1974
- Texas & New Orleans Railroad v. MillerSupreme Court of the United States · 1911
- St. Paul Gas Light Co. v. St. PaulSupreme Court of the United States · 1901
- Thompson v. Auditor GeneralMichigan Supreme Court · 1933
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3Cited by9 opinions
- Belle Isle Grill Corp. v. City of DetroitMichigan Court of Appeals · 2003
- Michigan Oil Co. v. Natural Resources CommissionMichigan Supreme Court · 1979
- Michigan Oil Co. v. Department of Natural ResourcesMichigan Court of Appeals · 1985
- Orion Township v. State Tax CommissionMichigan Court of Appeals · 1992
- STATE EX REL. DIRECTOR OF MICH. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES v. Chippewa LandingMichigan Court of Appeals · 1978
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