Legal Opinion
Gadd v. City of Detroit
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided January 24, 1906No. Docket No. 68PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. Assumpsit by Charles A. Gadd against the city of Detroit for work and labor. There was judgment for plaintiff on a verdict directed by the court, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The plaintiff sued the defendant to recover for overtime work. By direction of the circuit judge the *684jury returned a verdict in his favor. The case is brought here by writ of error.
The plaintiff commenced work July 11, 1901, and worked until July 8, 1903. At this time an ordinance existed in the city of Detroit reading:
“ That hereafter eight hours shall constitute a day’s work for all laborers, workmen, and mechanics, who may be employed by or on behalf of the city of Detroit, or any of its authorized boards or officers, or may be employed by contractors or subcontractors, in work done or…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Broughton v. JonesMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
- O'Boyle v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1902
3Cited by3 opinions
- Auditor General v. BoltMichigan Supreme Court · 1907
- Robins v. County of WayneMichigan Supreme Court · 1952
- Attorney General ex rel. Hudson v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1908