Gifford v. Roberts
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Calhoun; Smith, J. Case by Walter S. Gifford against John J. Roberts for criminal conversation. From an order dismissing the causó for failure to file security for costs, and an order denying a motion to set aside the order of dismissal, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
In 1899 plaintiff commenced a suit in the circuit court for the county of Calhoun against defendant *409by capias. The case was put at issue. On December 4, 1899, the court made an order requiring the plaintiff to file security for costs within one week, with one or more sureties, to be approved by the clerk of the court. At the expiration of that time the order was extended until the 1st day of January. On the 3d day of January the plaintiff tendered the clerk a bond, with one surety, made by residents of Kalamazoo county. The surety justified as to his pecuniary responsibility before a justice…
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3Cited by1 opinion
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