Motor City Engineering Co. v. Fred E. Holmes Co.

In May, 1924, plaintiff, a Michigan corporation, began this suit against defendant, a Michigan corporation, to recover damages for an- averred breach of contract, and for items claimed on open account. Plaintiff did not pay fee and file its annual report for 1923, due August, 1924, nor for the years 1924 and 1925. Section 5, chap. 2, pt. 5, Act No. 84, Pub. Acts 1921 (Comp. Laws Supp. 1922, § 9053 [173]). At the trial plaintiff’s right to prosecute the case was challenged on statutory ground. Section 6, chap. 2, pt. 5, Act No. 84, Pub. Acts 1921 (Comp. Laws Supp. 1922, § 9053 [174]). We quote…