&198tna Ins. Co. v. Emmet Circuit Judge

This is a mandamus proceeding wherein plaintiff seeks to compel the circuit judge to grant a further extension of time within which to settle a bill of exceptions in a case brought by Charles H. Sanford against the plaintiff herein. Sanford’s suit was on a fire insurance policy, and on December 6, 1928, he had verdict and judgment for $1,500 and accrued interest. Time within which to settle a bill of exceptions and/or move for a new trial was extended by successive court orders to May 13, 1929. A motion for a new trial, filed May 4, 1929, was noticed for hearing and denied May 13, 1929. On…