126 Mich. 175 | Mich. | 1901
This action of replevin for 89 logs was ■commenced in justice’s court. The logs were the property of the plaintiffs, were taken by defendant Rea, and shipped by defendant railway company, which had no other interest in them than that of carrier. They were in the actual possession of the railway. The affidavit stated that the logs were the property of plaintiffs, and were unlawfully detained from their possession by the defendants, naming them. The affidavit then stated that “ said Detroit & Mackinac Railway Company and Robert Rea are now lawfully entitled to the possession of said goods and chattels.” The railway company appeared and defended. Mr. Rea’s counsel advised him that the court had no jurisdiction, and not to appear. After rendition of judgment he obtained the writ of certiorari to the circuit court, and, being defeated there, has brought the case to this court.
Judgment is affirmed.