Soderstrom v. Holland-Emery Lumber Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Iosco; Simpson, J. Case by Sophia Soderstrom, administratrix of the estate of John Soderstrom, deceased, against the Holland-Emery Lumber Company, for the alleged negligent killing of plaintiff’s intestate. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
John Soderstrom, a man 29 years of age, in good health, who had at the time of his death been em*84ployed 12 years at piling lumber, was killed by the falling of a dock owned by the defendant. His widow was appointed administratrix, and brought suit to recover damages for his death. The case was tried béfore a jury, who rendered a verdict in favor of the defendant, from which vei’dict the plaintiff appeals.
There are 61 assignments of error presented for the consideration of the court, in elaborate briefs, of upwards of 170 pages. While there was considerable testimony taken in the case, it is…
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