Legal Opinion

Dodge v. Northrop

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided April 17, 1891PublishedCited by 11 opinions

Appeal from superior court of Grand Rapids. (Burlingame, J.) Complainant appeals from an order striking his bill from the files and dismissing it. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.

The bill in this cause was filed August 9, *2441890. Its object is the partial annulment of a foreclosure decree rendered in the circuit court for the county of Kent, September 23, 1884. The bill is not verified, and is only signed by the complainant through his solicitor. It alleges that the foreclosure decree was void, because—

1. The defendant practiced fraud and dishonesty in that suit.

2. The affidavits for the order of publication were insufficient.

3. Order of publication does not purport to have been made by an officer having jurisdiction.

4. Proof of publication was not sufficient.

5.…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Sanford v. HainesMichigan Supreme Court · 1888

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Scott v. RunnerIndiana Supreme Court · 1896
  2. Lowry v. Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1920
  3. Nessley v. LaddOregon Supreme Court · 1897
  4. Fries v. WonnacottMichigan Supreme Court · 1935
  5. Mathias v. MathiasIllinois Supreme Court · 1903

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