¶1I concur in the affirmance of this judgment, but reserve my opinion upon the question of the liability of the trustees because of their neglect to comply with the statute in question. I am not as yet satisfied that they would be answerable in damages for such neglect.
67 Mich. 43
Owen v. Hill
Decided October 6, 1887
Michigan Supreme Court · decided 1887-10-06
(Gage, J.) Case, for failure of trustees of school district to require contractor to execute bond required by Act No. 94, Laws of 1883. Plaintiff brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
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Affirmed · Decided 1887-10-06
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