Institute for Justice: Michigan Couple File Lawsuit Against Brooks Township For Violating Michigan Constitutional Right To Open Business
January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024:
Yesterday, Peter and Annica Quakenbush filed a lawsuit against Brooks Township challenging its blanket ban on opening any new cemeteries. The Michigan Constitution protects individuals' rights to use private property and engage in any business that doesn't harm the public. Brooks Township has violated that right, which is why the Quakenbushes have teamed up with the Institut . . .
Yesterday, Peter and Annica Quakenbush filed a lawsuit against Brooks Township challenging its blanket ban on opening any new cemeteries. The Michigan Constitution protects individuals' rights to use private property and engage in any business that doesn't harm the public. Brooks Township has violated that right, which is why the Quakenbushes have teamed up with the Institut . . .