Legal Opinion

McGary v. Buick Motor Co.

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided October 2, 1914No. Docket No. 33PublishedCited by 6 opinions

Error to Genesee; Wisner, J. Case by Edward McGary against the Buick Motor Company for personal injuries. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the Court

Moore, j.

In March, 1912, the plaintiff was employed by the defendant to operate a freight elevator in one of its factory buildings. He received injuries, for which he brought this suit. From a judgment in his favor, the case is brought here by writ of error.

The errors assigned are grouped by counsel as follows:(1) It was error to permit testimony as to the behavior of the elevator after the accident.(2) The court erred in refusing to grant a new trial.(3) The court erred in refusing to direct a verdict in favor of the defendant.

The elevator was constructed in the usual manner of freight…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. Fike v. Pere Marquette RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1913
  2. Hintz v. Michigan Central RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1903
  3. Gardiner v. CourtrightMichigan Supreme Court · 1911
  4. Hoffman v. LoudMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
  5. Spray v. AyotteMichigan Supreme Court · 1910

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Silverstone v. London Assurance Corp.Michigan Supreme Court · 1915
  2. Simmer v. Cutter's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1916
  3. Daleiden v. StevensMichigan Supreme Court · 1926
  4. Kane v. Detroit Life InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court · 1921
  5. Ponke v. Detroit United RailwayMichigan Supreme Court · 1915

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