Petley v. Wayne Circuit Judge

This is an application for mandamus requiring the respondent to vacate an order setting aside a default. The petition of the relator and the return of the respondent show the following state of facts: In April, 1899, the relator commenced suit in the circuit court against one Cowan, then a resident of Detroit, upon whom process was served. Upon the same day a writ of garnishment was issued, and personally served upon one Chiera, also a resident of Detroit. The principal defendant appeared, and pleaded to the declaration filed against him. Chiera did not appear. The case was tried, and a…