Legal Opinion

Morgan v. Jones

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided May 17, 1898PublishedCited by 1 opinion

Error to Clinton; Daboll, J. Assumpsit by William W. Morgan against Hiram F. Jones and Henry H. Jenison on a special bail bond. From a judgment for defendants on verdict directed by tbe court, plaintiff brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.

Plaintiff sued George Minkler by capias. Defendants became special bail therein. Plaintiff recovered judgment against Minkler of $4,000 and costs. Execution was issued, and returned nulla bona. A ca. sa. was then issued, and returned unsatisfied, for the reason that Minkler could not be found within the county. This action was then commenced upon the bail bond by declaration filed February 27,1897, and served on both defendants on March 18th. Defendants pleaded the general issue, and gave notice that defendants had surrendered Minkler in exoneration of his bail on March 24,1897, and were…

2Cases cited3 opinions

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  3. Mayell v. FollettNew York Supreme Court · 1832

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. McNeal v. Van DuserMichigan Supreme Court · 1905

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