Legal Opinion
Grand Rapids Board of Education v. Baczewski
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided September 8, 1954No. Docket 54; Calendar 45,936PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKelly, J.
The board of education of the city of Grand Rapids by resolution authorized the filing of a petition to condemn appellants’ property in accordance with PA 1911, No 149, as amended (CL 1948, § 213.21 et seq. [Stat Ann § 8.11 et seq.)), said property being “designated, selected and established as a school site.”
A jury found for the appellee and awarded damages to appellants in the sum of $9,212.50. Appellants have appealed from the order of the court confirming the verdict, claiming that appellee failed to meet the requirements of the Michigan Constitution (1908), art 13, § 2, which provides:…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- People ex rel. Trombley v. HumphreyMichigan Supreme Court · 1871
- In Re Jeffries Homes Housing ProjectMichigan Supreme Court · 1943
- Department of Conservation v. ConnorMichigan Supreme Court · 1947
- Kern County Union High School District v. McDonaldCalifornia Supreme Court · 1919
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- Western Michigan University Board of Trustees v. SlavinMichigan Supreme Court · 1968
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