Michigan Supreme Court May 5, 1887 (Grand Rapids v. Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad)

lead-opinion

Shubwood, J.

The petition in this case was filed in behalf of the city on the tenth day of November, 1884, in the superior court of Grand Rapids. It sets forth certain resolutions which had been adopted by the common council, stating that it was made and filed for the purpose of commencing proceedings under Act 124, Laws of 1883, to take and condemn private property for the purpose