Detroit Lumber Co. v. Auxiliary Yacht "Petrel"

The proceedings in this case were instituted to, enforce a demand against a water craft, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 298 of the Complied Laws, sections 10788-10836, inclusive. At the conclusion of claimant’s proofs, the circuit judge dismissed the proceedings and awarded judgment in favor of defendant for the reason that claimant had failed to prove that at the time of giving notice of his claim the owners of the craft were indebted to the contractor. Claimant applies to this court for the writ of certiorari to review this judgment.

We are of the opinion that the applicant has…