Olshove v. Pere Marquette Railroad

Plaintiffs recovered judgment against defendant in the circuit court of Huron county for destroying their barns and personal property, by fire claimed to have been communicated thereto by sparks emitted from defendant's locomotive, by reason of its negligence. Defendant brings error.

It is claimed the circuit court of Huron county had no jurisdiction to try the case. This contention is answered byOlshove v. Huron Circuit Judge, 240 Mich. 46.

Defendant pleaded the general issue and gave notice of settlement. Plaintiffs claimed the alleged settlement was fraudulently procured, and promptly…