Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 119 of 1919 - Taking of Public Utility by City (213.111 - 213.134)
Section 213.112 - Institution of Proceedings; Council's Resolution of Necessity, Contents; Circuit Court, Jurisdiction.

Sec. 2.
Such proceedings may be begun and prosecuted under this act whenever the common council of such city shall have declared by resolution that it deems it necessary that such city take for public use the absolute title in fee to any such public utility. Such resolution shall describe the property sought to be taken for public use and direct the city attorney, corporation counsel or other law officer of the city by whatsoever name or title designated, to institute the necessary proceedings on behalf of such city to carry out the object of such resolution to take the absolute title in fee to private property by such city. Jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the circuit court for the county in which such city is situated.
History: 1919, Act 119, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 3812 ;-- CL 1948, 213.112

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 213 - Condemnation

Act 119 of 1919 - Taking of Public Utility by City (213.111 - 213.134)

Section 213.111 - Cities, Authority to Take Over Public Utilities.

Section 213.112 - Institution of Proceedings; Council's Resolution of Necessity, Contents; Circuit Court, Jurisdiction.

Section 213.113 - Institution of Proceedings; Petition, Contents; Separate Juries on Request to Determine Necessity, Damages.

Section 213.114 - Summons; Issuance, Contents.

Section 213.115 - Summons; Service; Guardian Ad Litem; Alias, Pluries Summons; Return, Evidence.

Section 213.116 - Jury to Be Empaneled.

Section 213.117 - Jury; Oath; Duties; Instruction; Written Verdict.

Section 213.118 - Jury; Determination and Award; Title Vested in Petitioner.

Section 213.119 - Jury; Use of Petition, Map, Blank Verdict, Form.

Section 213.120 - Jury to Determine Necessity; Oath; Duties; Instruction; Written Verdict.

Section 213.121 - Finding of No Necessity to Take Absolute Fee; Further Proceedings.

Section 213.122 - Finding of Necessity; Right to Possession on Giving Security; Writ of Assistance.

Section 213.123 - Finding of Necessity; Determination of Compensation; Oath of Jurors; Duties; Instruction; Award.

Section 213.124 - Setting Aside Verdict; New Trial; Amendments.

Section 213.125 - Motions for New Trial; Proceedings Arrested; Confirmation, Judgment, Finality.

Section 213.126 - Appeal; Procedure.

Section 213.127 - Appeal; Records Transmitted, Fees; Settlement of Case by Judge.

Section 213.128 - Appeal; Hearing; Determination; Expenses, Compensation, Damage.

Section 213.129 - Verdict; Copy Transmitted to Council; Collection of Award.

Section 213.130 - Verdict; Collection Resolution; Treasurer, Duties; Borrowing Power; Right to Possession; Writ of Assistance.

Section 213.131 - Jury Fees; Compensation.

Section 213.132 - Attorney Fees; Expenses, Costs; Payment by Municipality.

Section 213.133 - Discontinuance Prohibited After Verdict; Further Proceedings.

Section 213.134 - Property Ownership; Prima Facie Evidence.