Lane v. Ruhl
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne. (Carpenter, J.) Case. Plaintiffs bring error. The facts are stated in the opinion and in 94 Mich. 474.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.
Plaintiffs, having brought proceedings against defendant to recover possession of certain premises, resulting in a judgment of ouster, affirmed by this Court (94 Mich. 474), now bring trespass on the case, under *39How. Stat. § 8306, for damages. The jury brought in a general verdict of guilty, assessing plaintiffs’ damages at $1,669.62, and in answer to a question submitted found that defendant held possession because he in good faith believed that he had a lawful right so to do. Plaintiffs thereupon moved the court for a judgment for treble the* amount of the damages awarded. The court denied…
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