Michigan Central Railroad v. McNaughton

McNaughton brought an action of ejectment against the railroad company for certain premises in Jackson and the usual plea to the merits was regularly interposed. Subsequently and after the lapse of a term the company by leave of the court introduced a new plea which set up a conveyance by the plaintiff, after the last continuance, of all his estate in the premises to Mary B. McNaughton. The plea prayed judgment that the plaintiff be not allowed to further maintain the action. The plaintiff filed a general demurrer to the plea and demanded judgment for the premises and the railroad company…