Texas Public Policy Foundation Victorious in Michigan Private Property Rights Case
July 21, 2020
July 21, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release:
The Wayne County Circuit Court in Michigan on Friday held that the Township of Canton's tree ordinance is an unconstitutional taking and seizure of private property and dismissed Canton's claims against the Texas Public Policy Foundation's clients, Matt and Gary Percy.
"The court rightly recognized that it is the Percys, not the government, that own the trees on their proper . . .
The Wayne County Circuit Court in Michigan on Friday held that the Township of Canton's tree ordinance is an unconstitutional taking and seizure of private property and dismissed Canton's claims against the Texas Public Policy Foundation's clients, Matt and Gary Percy.
"The court rightly recognized that it is the Percys, not the government, that own the trees on their proper . . .