Zimmerman v. May

Plaintiffs applied to and obtained from this court a writ of certiorari to review certain summary proceedings pending before defendant commissioner in the county of Wayne, in which they were made defendants. The questions raised are directed at the jurisdiction of the commissioner. The summons was issued by the commissioner on February 6, 1919, and made returnable February 11th. The return of the officer discloses the manner and time of service:

“I was not able to find the within named defendant in Wayne county, after diligent search and inquiry. I served the within summons on defendant on the…