Miller v. Strabbing

Michigan Supreme Court
Miller v. Strabbing, 1 McGrath 1596 (Mich. 1892)

Miller v. Strabbing

Opinion of the Court

To compel relator’s release from imprisonment under the poor debtor’s act.

Denied, with costs, June 15, 1892.

In case for slander commenced by capias, judgment was rendered against relator, and a body execution issued, whereupon he-gave a bond for the jail limits and was released from custody. He now claims the benefit of Chap. 309, How. Stat., and asks, that the sheriff be compelled to take steps for his discharge.

Held, that the latter chapter has no application to such a case-

Reference

Full Case Name
MILLER v. STRABBING (Sheriff)
Status
Published