Legal Opinion

Chiera v. McDonald

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided July 11, 1899PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Error to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Summary proceedings' by Gabriel Chiera against John H. McDonald to recover the possession of land. From a judgment for. complainant on verdict directed by the court, defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.

This is a summary proceeding to recover possession of lands for nonpayment of rent. The proceeding was brought before a circuit court commissioner. Complainant recovered, and defendant appealed. At the time of the hearing before the commissioner, the sum of $300 rent was due. After the appeal was made, the complainant made a motion for a new bond, based upon a showing that the sureties on the bond first filed *55were insufficient. An order nisi dismissing the appeal was made, with a condition for a new bond. From time to time the order was stayed, on defendant’s motion, on condition that…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Merritt v. KayDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 1924
  2. Aspen Enterprises, Ltd v. BrayMichigan Court of Appeals · 1985
  3. Jowell v. PearsallCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1959

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