Dorland v. Superior Court Judge

Michigan Supreme Court
Dorland v. Superior Court Judge, 1 McGrath 568 (Mich. 1889)
78 McGrath 182

Dorland v. Superior Court Judge

Opinion of the Court

To compel respondent to make an order directing that relat- or’s witness’ and attorney fees in a street-opening case be taxed and paid by the City.

*572Granted as to witness’ fees, but denied as to attorney fees, November 15, 1889.

Held, that Sec. 19, of Act No. 236, Laws of 1889, making it lawful for a judge in a street-opening case to order the payment by the city to respondent of such a reasonable attorney fee as he may deem just, not exceeding $25, is not mandatory, but the matter of attorney fees is left discretionary with the judge.

Reference

Full Case Name
DORLAND v. SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE (Grand Rapids)
Status
Published