Culley v. Walkeen
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Alpena. (Kelley, J.) Trespass. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtChamplin, C. J.
Culley sued Walkeen for damages in consequence of an assault and battery. Walkeen pleaded that he acted in self-defense. Plaintiff recovered a verdict and judgment, and defendant brings error.
The first error assigned is in compelling the defendant's attorney to proceed in the absence of his client, and impanel a jury. The business of courts cannot be delayed to suit the convenience of suitors. The error is not well assigned.
The defendant gave testimony in his own behalf, and testified that he knew the plaintiff; that he was a powerful man, and quarrelsome; that he had seen a fight between the…
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