130 Mich. 498 | Mich. | 1902
This is an action of trespass. The declaration contains two counts, — one for breaking and entering the dwelling house of plaintiff, the other .for breaking and entering a store building occupied by plaintiff. The defendant j ustified his breaking by a plea setting up that he entered the two buildings in question while acting as a constable in the city of Detroit, and for the purpose of serving a writ of replevin.
The sole question presented which we deem worthy of discussion is whether, under the facts sworn to by defendant, the breaking"and entering was unlawful. 3 Comp. Laws, § 10655, provides as to the manner of service of a writ of replevin, and that the officer, for that purpose, may break open any house, stable, outhouse, or other building in which such property may be concealed, having first demanded the deliverance thereof at the building or place where the same is concealed. By section 752 this chapter of the Compiled Laws is made applicable to pro
The judgment will be affirmed.