Brassington v. Waldron
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Oceana; Russell, J. Bill by James Brassington and Ida Brassington against Hanley A. Waldron, Elvira S. Waldron, and Grove S. Waldron to enjoin a trespass. From a decree dismissing the bill for want of jurisdiction, complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The bill of complaint in this cause did not show that the value of the property in controversy amounted to $100. An answer claiming the benefits of a *365demurrer was filed, followed by replication' The cause came on for hearing upon pleadings and proofs to be taken in open court, when the court, after refusing permission to amend, dismissed the bill upon the ground that it did not show jurisdiction under section 435 of the Compiled Laws. It will be noticed that the provision is that the court shall dismiss suits where the matter in dispute shall not exceed $100, etc. The statute does not make an…
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