McNaughton v. Evert
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Muskegon; Russell, J. Summary proceedings by Edward J. McNaughton against John Evert, before a circuit court commissioner, to recover the possession of land. There was a judgment for complainant, and defendant removed the cause by certiorari to the circuit court, where the judgment was affirmed. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
Summary proceedings to recover possession of land were brought against the defendant before a circuit court commissioner. The return day was upon April 20th. On that day a motion to adjourn was made by the defendant, and the cause was adjourned until April 24th. At this time, counsel for the defendant assured the counsel for the complainant that his witness would not be able to be present on April 24th, as he could not possibly recover his health sufficiently. On April 24th the motion was renewed, and affidavits of the defendant, who was the son, and Caroline Evert, who was the wife, of the…
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