Legal Opinion

Appleton v. Buskirk

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided October 27, 1887PublishedCited by 1 opinion

Error to Kent. (Montgomery, J.) Action for forcible detainer. Plaintiffs bring error. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtMorse, J.

This is a proceeding to oust the defendant from the possession of five acres of land, which it is claimed he se holds wrongfully and by force against Thomas J. Appleton and his wife, Minnie M. Appleton,” who are now lawfully entitled to the possession thereof.

Upon appeal from the commissioner, the case was tried in the Kent circuit court, before Judge Montgomery, without a jury, who rendered judgment in favor of the defendant. No findings of facts were requested or filed.

The only error assigned is that there was no testimony given on the trial to support the judgment.

It is doubtful if we can,…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Hoffman v. HarringtonMichigan Supreme Court · 1870
  2. Marsh v. BristolMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
  3. Davis v. IngersollMichigan Supreme Court · 1846

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Weaver v. Motor Transit Management Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1930

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