Legal Opinion
Waterman v. Bailey
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided February 2, 1897PublishedCited by 8 opinions
Appeal from Calhoun; Smith, J. Bill by Lewis Waterman and others against Betsey A. Bailey and others to set aside a deed. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainants appeal. On motion to dismiss.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
A decree dismissing the complainants’ bill was entered on March 23, 1894, in the circuit court. In October, 1894, an order was obtained extending the time to make and settle a case (under 3 How. Stat. § 6647) until November 12, 1894. On March 25, 1896, counsel asked the circuit judge to settle a case, and on April 1, 1896, he filed a written opinion, in which he said that—
“I have much doubt about the right of the complainants to have this case settled, taking into consideration its condition. No extension of time since November 12, 1894, has been asked for or granted; and the record has been…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Love v. FrancisMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Sullivan v. HaugMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- Doerr ex rel. Rowan v. Southwestern Mutual Life Ass'nSupreme Court of Iowa · 1894
- Sholty v. McIntyreIllinois Supreme Court · 1891
- Cameron v. CalkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Perkins v. PerkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1913
- City of Kalamazoo v. Kalamazoo Heat, Light & Power Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1899
- Lum v. FairbanksMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
- Larzelere & Co. v. United StatesCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1915
- Wernik v. Wayne Circuit JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1926
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