Mich. Comp. Laws § 280.75: Condemnation proceedings; obtaining right-of-way, easement, or other property interest.

Sec. 75.

If any person whose lands would be traversed or damaged by a proposed drain has not executed a release of the right-of-way, the drainage district may institute condemnation proceedings to obtain the necessary right-of-way, an easement, or other property interest pursuant to the uniform condemnation procedures act, 1980 PA 87, MCL 213.51 to 213.75.