Michigan Laws > Chapter 460 > Act 266 of 1909 – Public Utility Franchise


§ 460.601	Franchise to use streets and public places; grant by township board
§ 460.602	Franchise granted by township board; majority vote; designation as revocable or irrevocable; vote by electors
§ 460.603	Vote by electors to grant irrevocable trust; notice
§ 460.603a	Revocable franchise granted before effective date of act

Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.