Emmer v. Bostock
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Kent; Perkins, J. Mandamus by Fred W. Emmer and others to compel George D. Bostock, clerk of the superior court of Grand Rapids, to draw orders in payment for relators’ services as .jurors. From an order granting the writ, respondent brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This is certiorari to review a mandamus proceeding instituted in the circuit court for the county of Kent on petition of the relators, who are jurors summoned in the superior court for the September term, to compel a certification by the respondent of their attendance as jurors for the period covering the time between their first appearance and their final discharge. The question presented is whether they are entitled to compensation for the full period, although they were from time to time excused from attendance upon court for stated periods, or whether their compensation is limited to the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Mason v. CulbertCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
- Jacobs v. ElliottCalifornia Supreme Court · 1894