People v. McNamara

The defendants were convicted of obstructing an alley in the city of Detroit, under a city ordinance, and have brought certiorari upon the judgment pronounced upon such conviction.

*72Certain lots were purchased upon land contract by defendant Thomas McNamara, on an addition to the city, which had been platted; the plat having been subsequently approved by the board of public works, upon the recommendation of the city council. At the time of the purchase a brick building stood partly upon the lots, and extended more than half way across the alley. McNamara and wife subsequently went into…