Case Name: HEFFERNAN vs. CIRCUIT JUDGE (Livingston)
Court: Michigan Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Michigan
Decision Date: 1896-12-04
Citations: 1 McGrath 187
Docket Number: No. 15917
Parties: HEFFERNAN vs. CIRCUIT JUDGE (Livingston),
Judges: 
Reporter: Mandamus cases decided in the Supreme court of Michigan
Volume: 1
Pages: 187–187

Head Matter:
HEFFERNAN vs. CIRCUIT JUDGE (Livingston),
No. 15917.

Opinion:
To vacate an order allowing an appeal from a judgment for defendant rendered by a justice.
Granted December 4, 1896, with costs.
Plaintiff, residing in California, through his attorney sued upon a promissory note. Upon the trial defendant was allowed to add a notice to his plea that he would show a novation and gave testimony supporting such claim. Plaintiff had no notice or knowledge that such a defense would be set up and after judgment plaintiff's attorney wrote notifying plaintiff of the defense and the result and asked for instructions.