Brown v. Gray
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Perkins, J., presiding. Case by Laura F. Brown against Alfred A. Gray for personal injuries. On the death of defendant, Frederick B. Gray, his executor, was made defendant. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
This action was brought by a tenant against Alfred A. Gray, her landlord, to recover damages for the alleged negligence of the defendant in failing to repair a certain walk on the premises, at the side of the rented dwelling house, by reason of which negligence the plaintiff fell and was injured while passing over said walk. After issue was joined, the defendant died, leaving a last will and testament. The death was suggested of record, and the case proceeded against the executor. The declaration alleged that:
“Beginning at or near the front of said dwelling house, and extending around the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Town v. ArmstrongMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Nutter v. ColyerMichigan Supreme Court · 1914
3Cited by1 opinion
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