Sec. 75. If any person whose lands would be traversed or damaged by a proposed drain has not executed a release of the right-of-way, the drainage district may institute condemnation proceedings to obtain the necessary right-of-way, an easement, or other property interest pursuant to the uniform condemnation procedures act, 1980 PA 87, MCL 213.51 to 213.75.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 280.75
Condemnation proceedings; obtaining right-of-way, easement, or other property interest
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Wiggins v. City of Burton (2011)
Most recently applied in Wiggins v. City of Burton (February 2011)
1956, Act 40, Imd
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