Sec. 4.
Upon receiving such petition it shall be the duty of the clerk of said court to issue a summons against the respondents named in said petition, stating briefly the object of said petition, and commanding them in the name of the people of the state of Michigan to appear before said court, at a time and place to be named in said summons, not less than 20 nor more than 40 days from the date of the same, there to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
History: 1919, Act 119, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 3814 ;-- CL 1948, 213.114
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
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 213.114 - 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 213.124 - 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 213.131 - Jury Fees; Compensation.
Section 213.132 - Attorney Fees; Expenses, Costs; Payment by Municipality.
Section 213.133 - Discontinuance Prohibited After Verdict; Further Proceedings.