Michigan Central Railroad v. Circuit Judge
Michigan Central Railroad v. Circuit Judge
Opinion of the Court
To grant an extension of time to settle a bill of exceptions.
Denied, with costs, June 22, 1897.
Judgment was rendered January 15, 1897. It was agreed between counsel that relator should have until the first day of the next term (February 15, 1897) to settle a bill of exceptions. On February 24, 1897, order entered extending time sixty days from February 15. On April 15, relator’s counsel telegraphed respondent as follows: “Will you extend time for settling bill of exceptions in Honeyman case sixty days?” to which respondent replied: “Yes, if I have the power.” On May 15, relator
Relator’s counsel moved for a further extension of time which motion was denied, on the ground that relator was guilty of laches; that relator had within ten days after the judgment procured a transcript of the charge of the court to the jury but did not ask for a transcript of the testimony until May 15, four months after judgment.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY v. CIRCUIT JUDGE (Cass)
- Status
- Published