Lewis v. Weidenfeller
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Van Burén; Des Voignes, J. Case by Lynn J. Lewis against Charles A. Weidenfeller for slander. An order overruling a demurrer to the declaration is reviewed by defendant on writ of certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The plaintiff commenced this suit by summons. Later a declaration was filed. The defendant demurred to the declaration. The demurrer was overruled. This proceeding is brought to review the action of the circuit judge in overruling the demurrer.
The declaration is a very long one. It states in sub*297stance that the parties were candidates for the nomination as members of the legislature on the republican ticket, in the Van Burén county district at the August primaries. It avers that plaintiff is an attorney at law residing in Bangor, and has been engaged in such profession for a number of years…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Belknap v. BallMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- Oliver v. PerkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- Smith v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Scougale v. SweetMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
- Haney Manufacturing Co. v. PerkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
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