Backus v. Barber
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Alcona; Simpson, J. Replevin by Absalom Backus, Jr., against Eustasch R. Barber. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.
This is replevin against a constable for lumber seized on attachment under Act No. 229, Pub. Acts 1887 (3 How. Stat. § 8427a et seq.).
It is insisted that the judgments rendered in the lien proceedings were void upon their face. The entries in the docket of the justice were that the amount found “is due for work and labor performed by * * * in manufacturing, cutting, skidding, scaling, and hauling and manufacturing the property mentioned in the plaintiff’s declaration.” The labor performed is described in the declaration as “labor and services done and performed by * ':i in manufacturing,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Green v. BurkeNew York Supreme Court · 1840
- Campau v. GodfreyMichigan Supreme Court · 1869
- Villenuve v. SinesMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- Black v. NettlesSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1869
3Cited by1 opinion
- Price v. ClementSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1940