Spray v. Ayotte
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Cheboygan; Shepherd, J. Case by George F. Spray, by next friend, against Mary Ayotte, Thomas H. Stevenson, Frank V. Lalonde, Anthony Mushilock, John Karwick, and Joseph Pellenz under the civil-damage act, for the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors to Benjamin Spray, plaintiff’s father. A judgment for plaintiff is reviewed by defendant Mushilock on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
This is an action under the statute against two saloon keepers, Ayotte and Mushilock, and their respective bondsmen, brought by the infant son of one who met with his death while intoxicated. Plaintiff had judgment. Defendant Mushilock and his bondsmen bring the case here by writ of error. A motion for a new trial was made upon the claim that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence, and that defendants had discovered new evidence. The motion was denied, and error assigned thereon.
It is apparent from the record that the guilt of defendant Mushilock rested solely upon the testimony…
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