Leaton v. Murphy

Replevin was brought to recover possession of two horses, which had been sold by the treasurer of the township of Deerfield, Isabella county, by virtue of a warrant annexed to the tax roll of that township for the year 1887. The proceedings under the writ of replevin are not questioned, and whatever irregularities may have existed in the tax roll need not be discussed.

It appears that one George Murphy was treasurer of the township during the year 1887, and, having the tax roll in his possession, with the warrant annexed, went to the premises where these horses were kept, levied upon and…