Burlingame v. Marble

Proceedings were commenced before a justice of the peace in the township of Benzonia, in the county of Benzie, by attachment, to enforce a logger’s lien under Act No. 229, Laws of 1887. Defendant did not appear, and plaintiff had judgment. The case was removed to the circuit by certiorari, and the judgment was there affirmed. Both of the parties resided, in Benzie county, but neither of them resided in the township of Benzonia, nor in an adjoining township. It is contended that the jurisdiction of the justice is governed by How. Stat. § 6818, as amended by Act No. 118, Laws of .1885, and that…