Maxwell v. Elk Cement & Lime Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Emmet; Shepherd, J. Case by Asa G. Maxwell against the Elk Cement & Lime Company for personal injuries. A judgment for defendant on a verdict directed by the court is reviewed by plaintiff on writ of error.
1Opinion of the Court
Moore; J.
The plaintiff was injured while in the employ of the Elk Rapids Portland Cement Company. The defendant is the successor to that company, and it is conceded that, if the former company was liable to the plaintiff, he is entitled to a judgment against defendant. The plaintiff was hired by Mr. Bunce, the general superintendent of the mill. He worked at various things about the plant, blacksmithing, putting up buildings, making repairs, millwork, and such things as he was directed to do either by Mr. Bunce or by Mr. Rankin.
It is the claim of plaintiff that he was told by Mr. Bunce that…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Guest v. Edison Illuminating Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1907
- Corey v. Joliet Bridge & Iron Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1908
- Amoe v. Great Lakes Engineering WorksMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
3Cited by1 opinion
- Lesh v. Tamarack Mining Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1915