Long v. Village of Dundee
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Monroe; Golden, J. Assumpsit by Cornelius E. E. Long against the village of Dundee for money had and received. A judgment for defendant on a verdict directed by the court is reviewed by plaintiff on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This action was brought to recover a special assessment imposed upon property of the plaintiff for the purpose of paying in part for paving the street in front of his premises, which assessment was paid under protest. The defendant village is organized under the general statute, 1 Comp. Laws, chap. 87. In the year 1907, the common council directed the making of a special assessment roll to meet 75 per cent, of the cost of paving the district, and directed the assessment to be made according to benefits; also, that the amount assessed against each parcel should be divided into five equal…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Gratwick, Smith & Fryer Lumber Co. v. Village of OscodaMichigan Supreme Court · 1893
- Minor Lumber Co. v. City of AlpenaMichigan Supreme Court · 1893
- Godkin v. Township of DoyleMichigan Supreme Court · 1906
3Cited by2 opinions
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- Service Coal Co. v. Unemployment Compensation CommissionMichigan Supreme Court · 1952