Phelps v. Wayne Circuit Judge
Michigan Supreme Court
Mandamus by Ralph Phelps to compel Joseph W. Donovan, circuit judge of Wayne county, to set aside an order vacating an award by arbitrators.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, C. J.
The relator and one Cyrus Johnston entered into an agreement of arbitration, under chapter 292, 2 How. Stat. Three arbitrators were chosen. The proceedings were regular, and an award was duly and legally made. Relator moved for a confirmation. Johns*36ton moved to vacate the award, upon the ground that the arbitrators exceeded their powers. Upon the hearing of the two motions, the former was denied, and the letter granted. The grounds upon which such award may be vacated are defined in the statute (2 How. Stat. § 8482). Johnston claimed before the arbitrators that he should be allowed an item of…
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