Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad v. Board of State Auditors
Michigan Supreme Court
Mandamus. Relator applied for mandamus to compel respondent to allow its claim for interest on a judgment for costs against the State. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
The State, on relation of the Attorney General, Commenced suit in chancery against the relator for -the recovery of certain lands. On appeal to the Supreme Court of the State, the railroad company prevailed, and a decree was entered that defendant recover ■costs of both courts from the State.- 89 Mich. 481. This •order was made in December, 1891. ; Before the costs were finally taxed, an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court •of the United States on behalf of the State, which was, •on March 12, 1894, dismissed, and an order entered that •defendant recover costs in that Court. 152 U. S. 363.…
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- Michigan v. Flint & Père Marquette RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1894
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