Sec. 42.
Proceedings may be commenced and prosecuted under this chapter whenever the board of public works, acting as the agency of the county, shall have declared by resolution that it deems it necessary to take certain private property for a designated public improvement, and that such improvement is for the use or benefit of the public. It shall by resolution direct its attorney to institute the necessary proceedings in its behalf in the circuit court of the county where the private property sought to be taken is located.
History: 1957, Act 185, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1957
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 123 - Local Government
Act 185 of 1957 - County Department and Board of Public Works (123.731 - 123.786)
185-1957-3 - Chapter 3 Condemnation Procedure (123.771...123.786)
Section 123.771 - Condemnation; Authority.
Section 123.772 - Condemnation; Declaration of Necessity.
Section 123.773 - Petition; Contents.
Section 123.774 - Petition; Court Order for Hearing.
Section 123.775 - Petition; Publication of Order; Service on Named Defendants.
Section 123.776 - Court Commissioners; Appointment; Discontinuance of Proceedings.
Section 123.778 - Court Commissioners; Determination of Necessity, Damages, Report.
Section 123.779 - Multiple Petitions; Descriptions.
Section 123.780 - Report of Court Commissioners; Court Orders.
Section 123.782 - Compensation of Court Commissioners; Expenses.
Section 123.783 - Review by Certiorari; Procedure; Time Limitation.
Section 123.784 - Court Orders; Service.
Section 123.785 - Repealed. 2018, Act 200, Eff. Sept. 18, 2018.