Bainton v. Clark Equipment Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Berrien; White (Charles E.), J. Bill by William F. Bainton and another against the Clark Equipment Company to enjoin a trespass. From a decree dismissing the bill; plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtSharpe, J.
Portage street runs north and south in the village of Buchanan, in Berrien county. Second street, running east and west, terminated at Portage street in 1912. The plaintiffs, who are engaged in the milling business, have owned and operated a water power on McCoy’s creek for many years. They owned much land on the east side of Portage street, including that which would be occupied by Second street if extended, and also the floodage rights over lands to the north and west thereof.
In December, 1911, the village council by resolution appointed a committee to confer with plaintiffs “in regard to…
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