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STACK ET AL. vs. SMITH (Justice of the Peace)

Michigan Supreme Court1884-06-17
1 McGrath 65354 M., 238

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Opinion

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To compel respondent to take testimony as to value and enter judgment therefor in favor of defendant, in a replevin suit which was discontinued by plaintiff on the adjourned day, defendant not appearing. Denied June 17, 1884.

Held, that if relator had appeared at the time and elected to-take judgment for the value, he would have been entitled to it, but he could not appear afterwards and demand such judgment.