Sec. 23.
The common council shall not have the power to discontinue proceedings under this act after the rendition of the verdict of the jury that it is necessary to take the absolute title in fee to the property for public use and awarding compensation therefor, but they may direct the city attorney, corporation counsel, or other law officer of the city, to move for a new trial, or to arrest the proceedings, or to take an appeal to the supreme court, and in any such case the same proceedings shall be taken as are hereinbefore prescribed in the case of like proceedings on the part of any respondent, except that no bond shall be required.
History: 1919, Act 119, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 3833 ;-- CL 1948, 213.133
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.