Eminent domain proceedings approved by University of Michigan regents likely to succeed
“The two properties that could be purchased by the university are both under the management of Copi Properties. According to Sam Copi, David Copi’s son and manager of Copi Properties, 541 S. Division St. is a six-bedroom house under lease through May 2014. The property at 543 S. Division St. contains a six-bedroom and a three-bedroom unit, both under lease through September 2014.
If Copi decides not to sell the properties after an official offer is made, U-M can file condemnation actions on the properties, likely in Washtenaw County Circuit Court.
“The owners of the property will then receive an official summons and complaint for condemnation for the property,” eminent domain attorney H. Adam Cohen said.
Fitzgerald said as of Friday, the university had not filed a condemnation action. If an action is filed, Copi could attempt to prove there is either a lack of public use or public necessity for the proposed project.”
Freed, Ben. Ann Arbor.com 21 April 2013.
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