Michigan Supreme Court July 28, 1891 (Federspiel v. Johnstone)

Morse, J.

This action was brought under Act No. 229, Laws of 1887, known as the “ Log Lien Act.” Nine claimants united their claims, and designated one of their *304number, the plaintiff, to prosecute the suit. The logs, and timber attached were the property of ■ eight different individuals and firms, who had separate lumbering contracts with the defendant Johnstone.