Archer v. Laidlaw
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Rohnert, J. Bill by John Archer and John C. McDonald against Thomas W. Laidlaw, James R. Laidlaw, Ada G. Strachan, and the Springfield Savings Bank, in aid of execution. From a decree for complainants, defendant Strachan appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Hooker, O. J.
The facts of this case, stated in chronological order, are as follows: On July 10, 1897, the complainants became sureties on a paving bond, in which James and Thomas Laidlaw were the principals, running to the city of Battle Creek. Default was made, and Higley and other materialmen brought an action on the bond, which resulted in a judgment against the Laidlaws on October 17, 1899. On April 15, 1899, while said suit was *89pending, James R. Laidlaw conveyed the property involved in this cause to defendant Strachan. On November 1,1899, an execution was issued, returnable November 24,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Gadsby v. StimerMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- Backus v. CoyneMichigan Supreme Court · 1881
- Crane v. WaldronMichigan Supreme Court · 1903
- Moore v. HansenMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
3Cited by1 opinion
- Schram v. SpivackDistrict Court, E.D. Michigan · 1946