Michigan Condemnation Law

Julie A. Tamm and Rosannea M. Przybylski v. Milan Nerad

Grand Rapids, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued Count Iâ€”First Amendment Retaliation (42 U.S.C. Â§ 1983) (official and personal capacity); Count IIâ€”Llewellyn Preemption (state-law claim); Count IIIâ€” Reasonableness Challenge â€“ Square Lake (state-law claim); Count IVâ€”Selective Enforcement Equal Protection) (Â§ 1983) (official an... More...

$0 (09-25-2025 - MI)

Lynn Lumbard v. City of Ann Arbor

<center> <img width="300" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/US-CourtOfAppeals-6thCircuit-Seal.png/150px-US-CourtOfAppeals-6thCircuit-Seal.png"> </center> In 2000, the City of Ann Arbor passed an ordinance requiring certain homeowners to undergo structural renovations to their homes to alleviate storm water drainage problems affecting the city and surro... More...

$0 (01-10-2019 - MI)

Jane Doe v. Etihad Airways, P.J.S.C.

Plaintiff Jane Doe and her eleven-year-old daughter flew aboard Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. For the duration of the fourteen-hour journey, Doe’s tray table remained open in her lap because a knob that was meant to hold it in place had fallen to the floor. During the flight, Doe’s daughter found the knob on the floor and gave it to Doe, who placed it in a seatback ... More...

$0 (09-06-2017 - MI)

City of Gulfport v. Dedeaux Utility

The City of Gulfport sued Dedeaux Utility on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire by condemnation the business assets of Defendant's utility company after the annexation by the City of the Orange Grove area. ... More...

$8060000 (12-28-2013 - MI)

Health Carll of Detroit d/b/a Jadells, Inc. v. Atrium Home & Health Care Services, Inc.

Pursuant to MCR 7.215(J)(3), this special panel was convened to resolve a conflict between this Court's opinion in Environair, Inc. v. Steelcase, Inc., 190 Mich.App. 289, 475 N.W.2d 366 (1991), and the recently issued opinion in Health Call of Detroit v. Atrium Home & Health Care Services, Inc., 265 Mich.App. 79, 695 N.W.2d 337 (2005), vacated in part 265 Mich.App. 801 (2005) (vacating part III of... More...

$0 (11-29-2005 - MI)

AM Rodriguez Associates, Inc. v. City Council of the City of the Village of Douglas

Plaintiff appeals by right the circuit court's order granting summary disposition in favor of defendants pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(7). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings with respect to plaintiff's inverse condemnation claim. I Plaintiff owns real property in the City of the Village of Douglas (the City) consisting of approximately 16 acres. In 2006... More...

$0 (01-12-2012 - MI)

United States v. River Rouge Improvement Co.

Pursuant to an appropriation for the improvement of the Rouge River, Michigan, made in the Rivers and Harbors Act of August 8, 1917,1 the United States filed in the District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan five petitions for the condemnation of numerous parcels of riparian land needed for such improvement, and, also, of a gas main passing underneath the river.2 The pe... More...

$0 (01-04-1926 - MI)

Charles C. Costa v. City of Detroit

Charles Costa, as the owner, and Ronald Scott, as his tenant, seek compensation arising from the demolition of a fire-damaged building and the loss of the personalty contained therein. The trial court granted summary disposition in favor of the City of Detroit (the "Cityâ€) and F Moss Wrecking Company ("Moss Wreckingâ€), finding Costa's and Scott's claims were precluded by the doctrines ... More...

$0 (10-21-2010 - MI)

Rita Reid v. Lincoln Charter Township

Plaintiff Rita Reid, as trustee of the Rita G. Reid Trust, appeals as of right the July 16, 2008 final order granting summary disposition to defendant Lincoln Charter Township (the Township) on her claims for regulatory taking and inverse condemnation. Reid also appeals several other orders entered by the trial court: the May 18, 2007 order denying in part her motion for leave to file an amended c... More...

$0 (03-02-2010 - MI)

City of Detroit v. Crown Enterprises, Inc.

This case involves a condemnation action. In Docket No. 285258, defendant Crown Enterprises Inc. appeals as of right a judgment, following a jury trial, awarding it $2 million as just compensation for 19.09 acres of property that plaintiff City of Detroit condemned for use in the Conner Creek Combined Sewerage Overflow Basin Project. In Docket No. 288429, defendant appeals by leave granted1 an ord... More...

$2000000 (02-21-2010 - MI)

Vance Cummins, et al. v. Robinson Township, et al.

These are consolidated cases in which plaintiffs are residents of Van Lopik and Limberlost subdivisions in Robinson Township who assert tort claims and constitutional violations against the township, its board members (Berens, Frye, Clark, Kuyers, Mulligan, Korving, Kuncaitis, Masko, Rayla, Stille, Harmon), its building officials (Easterling & Forner), and others, after the Grand River flooded in ... More...

$0 (05-12-2009 - MI)

Marilyn Froling Revocable Living Trust v. Bloomfield Hills Country Club, et al.

This is a consolidated appeal arising out of flooding on residential property located on Rathmor Road in the City of Bloomfield Hills. In Docket No. 275580, plaintiff Marilyn Froling Revocable Living Trust (the Froling Trust) appeals as of right from the trial court's December 21, 2006 order granting the City of Bloomfield Hills (the City), Alan and Marilynne Kiriluk, Roger and Barbara Smith, and ... More...

$0 (04-09-2009 - MI)

New Properties, Inc. v. George D. Newpowers, Jr., Inc., et al.

This case stems from a prior appeal in this Court, New Properties, Inc v Newpower (New Properties I).1 This present matter is an appeal of the trial court's decision on remand from New Properties I. Defendant Lakes of the North Realty, Inc. appeals by right the trial court judgment setting forth monetary damages payable to plaintiffs Robert W. Kitchen and Harriet Kitchen. We affirm. <... More...

$0 (01-20-2009 - MI)

Mettler Walloon, LLC v. Melrose TWP, Melrose TWP Planning Commission and Melrose TWP Zoning Board of Appeals

Plaintiff Mettler Walloon LLC (Mettler Walloon) appeals of right the trial court's final judgment upon remaining claims, and the decision after trial. The trial court's orders decided in defendants' favor, finding no cause for action on plaintiff's damages claims.1 We affirm. I The principal member of plaintiff is Louis P. Mettler (Mettler). Mettler acquired the property at issue in... More...

$0 (11-02-2008 - MI)

Detroit International Bridge Company v. Commodities Expert Company and Walter Lubienski

Plaintiff appeals as of right from the trial court's order granting summary disposition to defendants in this condemnation case. Plaintiff, which owns and operates the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, had attempted to condemn defendants' land in order to improve access on the Detroit side of the bridge.1 The trial court concluded that plaintiff did not have t... More...

$0 (07-22-2008 - MI)

University Rehabilitation Alliance, Inc. v. Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan

Defendant appeals by right from the order granting summary disposition to plaintiff and awarding plaintiff attorney fees in this no-fault insurance case. We affirm. This case arose when Kimberly Sterling was either pushed from or jumped out of a moving motor vehicle, hitting the ground and receiving serious brain injuries. Defendant, Sterling's no-fault insurer, originally refused to pay pl... More...

$0 (07-22-2008 - MI)

Mike Cramer d/b/a Allstar Books v. City of Detroit, et al.

Plaintiff Mike Cramer appeals from the order of the district court granting summary judgment to Defendants Ronald Vitale and Yorkshire Food Market on Cramer's claim that they conspired with the City of Detroit to violate his First Amendment rights. We AFFIRM. I. Background Plaintiff Mike Cramer owns Allstar Books located on Mack Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. One side of the bookstore... More...

$0 (02-28-2008 - MI)

City of Detroit v. Detroit Plaza Limited Partnership

The City of Detroit sued Detroit Plaza Limited Partnership on an eminent domain theory to acquire by condemnation certain rights, title and interests owned by defendant for use in developing a casino in downtown Detroit.... More...

$30000000 (06-30-2007 - MI)

City of Bessemer v. Jack Herronen and Darby Beaudet

The City of Bessemer sued Jack Herronen and Darby Beaudet on an eminent domain theory to acquire by condemnation certain rights, title and interests owned by them in the St. Vincent de Paul Building on Sellar Street in downtown Bessemer, Michigan. Beaudet claimed that the building was his primary residence and that he was entitled to 125 of its fair marketing value for its taking by the City. ... More...

$5000 (03-30-2007 - MI)

<a href="http://courtofappeals.mijud.net/documents/OPINIONS/FINAL/COA/20050208_C248895_134_248895.OPN.PDF" target="_new">Verladia Reed v. Gregory J. Reed</a>

Defendant appeals by right a judgment of divorce entered May 16, 2003 that implemented the trial court's opinion and order following a November 2002 trial. Defendant also appeals the trial court's pretrial order granting partial summary disposition to plaintiff declaring the parties May 1975 prenuptial agreement null and void. We conclude the parties' prenuptial agreement i... More...

$0 (02-09-2005 - MI)

<a href="http://courtofappeals.mijud.net/documents/OPINIONS/FINAL/COA/20020611_C224291(51)_144O.224291.OPN.COA.PDF" target="_new">City of Novi v. John L. Woodson and Karen J. Woodson</a>

In this condemnation case, plaintiff, city of Novi, appeals as of right from the trial court's order of final judgment following a jury verdict in favor of defendants, John and Karen Woodson. Novi's issues on appeal also concern the trial court's order denying its motion in limine. The Woodsons filed a cross appeal and argue that the trial court erred in failing to award mediation sanctions an... More...

$160000 (09-10-2002 - MI)

<a href="http://courtofappeals.mijud.net/documents/OPINIONS/FINAL/COA/20021022_C228628(33)_228628.OPN.PDF" target="_new">Pythagorean, Inc. v. Grand Rapids Township</a>

Defendant Grand Rapids Township appeals by leave granted an order of the circuit court denying its motion for an order to block the depositions of its planning commission members. We reverse. In 1995, plaintiff filed an application with defendant to rezone plaintiff's property from an R-1 (single family residential) to a C-1 (suburban neighborhood commercial) zoning classification. Plainti... More...

$0 (10-28-2002 - MI)

City of Kentwood v. Estate of Paul J. Sommerdyke

Condemnation - Eminent Domain - City of Kentwood condemned property of defendants for city street widening project. ... More...

$26210 (07-31-1998 - MI)