Michigan Central Railroad v. Bullard
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Calhoun; Smith, J. Summary proceedings by the Michigan Central Railroad Company against George A. Bullard to recover the possession of real estate. From a judgment for complainant on verdict directed by the court, defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This is a summary proceeding to *417recover possession of a parcel of land in the city of Marshall. The circuit judge directed a verdict for complainant, and defendant brings error.
The property in question is a portion of what complainant claims as its right of way or depot grounds. The complainant introduced a lease of the premises to defendant, and showed that he had failed to surrender the premises according to its terms of rental. The defendant then sought to show that he was himself the owner of the premises, and had been for many years before the lease was executed, and was in possession…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Grand Trunk Railroad v. RichardsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1876
- Gurney v. Minneapolis Union Elevator Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
- Illinois Central R. R. v. WathenAppellate Court of Illinois · 1885
- Fuller v. SweetMichigan Supreme Court · 1874
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- City of Detroit v. C. H. Little Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1906
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