Legal Opinion
Gorman v. Patrick Hirsch Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 17, 1912No. Docket No. 61PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Appeal from Monroe; Lockwood, J. Bill by Frank Gorman and others against the Patrick Hirsch Company, the Toledo, Ann Arbor & Detroit Railroad Company and others for the enforcement of mechanics’ liens and other equitable relief. On petition of James L. Hosier and other creditors for distribution of funds derived from a sale under the order of the court a decree of distribution was entered. Defendant railroad company, certain intervening creditors and complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.
The record in this case covers 400 printed pages. The case is elaborately briefed. We think the following statement of facts, taken, chiefly from the brief of the solicitors for the complainants, is justified by the record. We quote:
“This statement is largely taken from the opinion of Judge Lockwood. Prior to April 16, 1904, the Toledo & Northwestern Railway Company had been incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio to construct and operate a railroad from the city of Toledo to the State line between the States of Ohio and Michigan, and the Michigan Traction Company had been organized…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Owen v. YaleMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Chapin v. PerrinMichigan Supreme Court · 1881
- Weber v. CostiganMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
3Cited by3 opinions
- In Re Estate of TranklaMichigan Supreme Court · 1948
- George Realty Co. v. Paragon Refining Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1937
- Viele v. ShivelMichigan Supreme Court · 1948