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2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Act 119 of 1919


TAKING OF PUBLIC UTILITY BY CITY

Act 119 of 1919

AN ACT to authorize any city having a population of 25,000 or more to take for public use the absolute title in fee to any public utility for supplying water, light, heat, power or transportation to the municipality and the inhabitants thereof within or without its corporate limits.


History: 1919, Act 119, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentDescription
Section 213.111Cities, authority to take over public utilities.
Section 213.112Institution of proceedings; council's resolution of necessity, contents; circuit court, jurisdiction.
Section 213.113Institution of proceedings; petition, contents; separate juries on request to determine necessity, damages.
Section 213.114Summons; issuance, contents.
Section 213.115Summons; service; guardian ad litem; alias, pluries summons; return, evidence.
Section 213.116Jury to be empaneled.
Section 213.117Jury; oath; duties; instruction; written verdict.
Section 213.118Jury; determination and award; title vested in petitioner.
Section 213.119Jury; use of petition, map, blank verdict, form.
Section 213.120Jury to determine necessity; oath; duties; instruction; written verdict.
Section 213.121Finding of no necessity to take absolute fee; further proceedings.
Section 213.122Finding of necessity; right to possession on giving security; writ of assistance.
Section 213.123Finding of necessity; determination of compensation; oath of jurors; duties; instruction; award.
Section 213.124Setting aside verdict; new trial; amendments.
Section 213.125Motions for new trial; proceedings arrested; confirmation, judgment, finality.
Section 213.126Appeal; procedure.
Section 213.127Appeal; records transmitted, fees; settlement of case by judge.
Section 213.128Appeal; hearing; determination; expenses, compensation, damage.
Section 213.129Verdict; copy transmitted to council; collection of award.
Section 213.130Verdict; collection resolution; treasurer, duties; borrowing power; right to possession; writ of assistance.
Section 213.131Jury fees; compensation.
Section 213.132Attorney fees; expenses, costs; payment by municipality.
Section 213.133Discontinuance prohibited after verdict; further proceedings.
Section 213.134Property ownership; prima facie evidence.

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