Silver Creek Drain District v. Extrusions Division, Inc

We granted leave to appeal in this case to consider whether environmental-contamination conditions are factors to be considered when a court is determining fair market value to establish just compensation in a condemnation action under the Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act (ucpa), MCL 213.51 et seq. We hold that they are to be considered. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals in this regard and remand this matter to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

1. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Defendant Extrusions Division, Inc. (Extrusions),…