Backus v. Gartner
Michigan Supreme Court
Mandamus. Eelators applied for mandamus to compel respondent to vacate an order made by him setting aside the award of a jury in condemnation proceedings and granting a new trial, and for an order directing the confirmation of the verdict of the jury. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Champlin, 0. J.
This is a petition asking for a mandamus to compel the circuit judge of Wayne county to set aside an order made by him setting aside the award of a jury in condemnation proceedings and awarding a new trial, and for an order directing the confirmation of the verdict of the jury.
The petition shows that on the 24th of January, 1891, the Fort Street Union Depot Company, a railroad corporation created and existing under the laws of-the State of Michigan, filed its petition in the circuit court for' the county of Wayne, in due form, to acquire title as against the relators for the…
2Cited by6 opinions
- Gassett v. GlazierMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1896
- Fort Street Union Depot Co. v. BackusMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- Hamilton v. Kansas City Southern Railway Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1907
- Carter v. CollinsSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1935
- Fort Street Union Depot Co. v. BackusMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
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