Legal Opinion
McGregor v. Coggins Drain Board of Determination
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided August 8, 1989No. Docket 109224PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMarilyn Kelly, J.
Defendants appeal the judgment of the Genesee Circuit Court vacating the order of necessity issued by a board of determination under the Drain Code of 1956, MCL 280.1 et seq.; MSA 11.1001 et seq. We reverse.
On February 2, 1987, a petition was filed to clean out, widen, deepen and straighten the Cog-gins Drain. In accordance with the provisions of the Drain Code, the drain commissioner appointed a board of determination. Its purpose was to decide whether the proposed project was necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare. Notices were sent to all landowners who would…
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