Case Name: People ex rel. John G. Owen v. Township Board of Lincoln
Court: Michigan Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Michigan
Decision Date: 1879-07-02
Citations: 41 Mich. 415
Docket Number: 
Parties: People ex rel. John G. Owen v. Township Board of Lincoln.
Judges: 
Reporter: Michigan Reports
Volume: 41
Pages: 415–415

Head Matter:
People ex rel. John G. Owen v. Township Board of Lincoln.
Township orders — Laches in collection.
Township orders cannot be enforced alter nearly six years’ neglect to collect them.
Motion for order to show cause.
Submitted July 1.
Denied July 2.
Wisner & Draper for the motion.

Opinion:
Pee Cueiam.
Where six years have elapsed since the issuing of township orders for work and labor performed, and payment was refused nearly that long ago, they cannot be enforced. The laches is too great.
Mandamus denied.