Solomon v. Widner
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Iosco; Simpson, J. Trover by Selig Solomon against-John A. Widner for the conversion of certain timber. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
Plaintiff recovered a judgment against defendant for the conversion of 303 cedar trees. Defendant appeals.
The suit 'was commenced in justice’s court. The declaration was oral “for the conversion of 350 cedar trees severed from the freehold from the southeast quarter,” etc. It was the claim of the defendant that he had nothing to do with the cutting of the trees, but that they were cut by mistake by Mr. Colton, who was in the employ of Mr. Ayer. The defendant claimed he was also in the employ of Mr. Ayer.
The record shows the land from which the trees were cut was wild land. Plaintiff obtained…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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