Central Bldg. Co. v. Alma Development Co.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan; Arthur J. Tuttle, Judge. Suit by the Central Building Company against the Alma Development Company, Limited. Decree for defendant, and complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
KNAPPEN, Circuit. Judge.
This is an appeal from the judgment of the District Court dismissing a bill of complaint for the foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien on property situate in the state of Michigan. The affidavit to the statement of demand purports to have been verified by the oath of Bradford A. Gibson, a resident of Worcester, Mass., and president of the Central Building Company of that place, and the jurat thereto is subscribed as follows:
“William O. Melish, Notary Public, Worcester County, Mass. My commission expires July 12, 1923.”
The District Court sustained the motion to dismiss, for…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Wagar v. BriscoeMichigan Supreme Court · 1878
- People ex rel. Esper v. BurnsMichigan Supreme Court · 1910
- Sterner v. HaasMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
- Berkery v. ReillyMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- Lacy v. Piatt Power & Heat Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1909
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3Cited by2 opinions
- In re ETC, Inc.District Court, W.D. Michigan · 1961
- In the Matter of Etc., Inc., Bankrupt. The Detroit Bank and Trust Company and Anaconda Wire and Cable Company v. George F. Labour, TrusteeCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1963