Sec. 1.
That, whenever the trustees of an incorporated village, or the common council of any city, shall, by a resolution adopted by them, determine that the dead bodies buried in any private or public cemetery located in such city or village should be removed therefrom for the reason that such cemetery shall impede the establishment, maintenance, development or enhancement of any public improvement by such city or village, the circuit court in chancery of the county in which such cemetery is located, upon such findings, and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, is hereby authorized to vacate the same, or any part thereof, on petition made to such court, as hereinafter provided.
History: 1929, Act 297, Imd. Eff. May 23, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 2668 ;-- CL 1948, 128.51
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 297 of 1929 - Vacating Cemetery in City or Village (128.51 - 128.57)
Section 128.51 - Circuit Court in Chancery; Jurisdiction to Vacate Cemeteries.
Section 128.52 - Contract for Sale of Private Cemetery to City, Village; Contents.
Section 128.53 - Petition of Trustees or Council to Vacate; Filing, Notice.
Section 128.54 - Compensation to Objecting Lot Owners; Credit on Contract; Condition Precedent.
Section 128.56 - Appeal; Bond.
Section 128.57 - Repealed. 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978.