People v. Thompson
Michigan Supreme Court
Application by Thomas M. Thompson for a writ of certiorari to review the action of Joseph W. Donovan, circuit judge of "Wayne county, in refusing to quash an indictment.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This, is an application for a writ of certiorari to review the action of the circuit court refusing to quash an indictment found against the respondent by a grand jury. No trial has yet been had. The question suggests itself whether the court should interpose at this stage by a writ of certiorari, and arrest the proceedings by a writ upon which a final judgment cannot be given if the action of the circuit court is upheld. In the early case of Palms v. Campau, 11 Mich. 109, it was held that the writ of certiorari ought not to be so employed. It is true that under peculiar circumstances such a…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- People v. LauderMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- Palms v. CampauMichigan Supreme Court · 1862
3Cited by5 opinions
- Nichols v. Judge of Superior CourtMichigan Supreme Court · 1902
- Maynard v. Ingham Circuit JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
- Pickus v. PerrySouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1931
- Pere Marquette Railroad v. United States Gypsum Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1907
- Toepel v. Wayne Circuit JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1904