Lafler v. Fisher
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Monroe; Kinne, J. Case by Martha Lafler against Edward L.. Fisher, a saloon keeper, and his bondsmen, impleaded with William B. Carman, another saloon keeper, and his bondsmen, under the civil-damage act. From a judgment against defendant Fisher and his bondsmen, they bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The plaintiff’s husband is said to have met his death by reason of intoxication. The defendants are two saloon keepers and their respective bondsmen. A judgment was recovered against defendant Fisher and his bondsmen under the statute, and they have appealed. But few of the errors assigned are discussed in the brief of the appellants.
1. It is said that certain requests to charge, in effect stating that damages could be recovered only in case an unlawful sale was proved, were denied. The court repeatedly told the jury that the plaintiff was not entitled to a verdict unless the respective…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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