Montcalm County became embroiled in a boundary dispute between neighbors when it obtained an easement to install a main sewer line from property owners within the County.  After obtaining the easement, the adjoining property owners claimed ownership of a narrow strip of land on which the easement was located.

The litigation between neighbors in which the County was named solely because of the easement threatened to tie up the sewer project for years and add several thousands to its cost. In an attempt to save the County and sanitary sewer district both time and money, The Hubbard Law Firm quickly filed a motion seeking dismissal of the County from the lawsuit.

In its Motion, Hubbard argued that even if the south property owners have a valid claim against the north property owners which could proceed to trial, the claims against the County must fail for a number of factual and legal reasons. A hearing on various motions was held on November 29.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the Montcalm County Circuit Court agreed with Hubbard and dismissed the County from the lawsuit, while allowing the boundary dispute between the neighbors to continue.