Winslow v. Jenness
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Lapeer. (Stíckney, J.) Bill to restrain the prosecution of 21 ejectment suits. Demurrer, for multifariousness in the misjoinder of unconnected causes of action, sustained, and bill dismissed. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Campbell, O. J.
This bill, which was filed in February, 1886, seeks to restrain defendant Gertrude Smith from prosecuting 21 ejectment suits, and to compel her to convey to the several complainants an undivided third interest each to the-property involved in the suit in which he or she is interested. There are no joint interests in complainants. Each claim® *85title to separate land, in which Mrs. Smith sets np her own title to an undivided third. Defendant Gertrude Smith ■demurred for multifariousness in the misjoinder of unconnected causes of action, and the demurrer was sustained, and the bill…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Yeaton and Others v. Lenox and Others.Supreme Court of the United States · 1834
- Bigelow v. BoothMichigan Supreme Court · 1878
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- Brunner v. Bay CityMichigan Supreme Court · 1881
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