Phelps v. Chicago & West Michigan Railway Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Grand Traverse; Corbett, J. Case by George W. Phelps against the Chicago & West Michigan Railway Company for personal injuries. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant brings error.
1DissentMoore, J.
I cannot agree with the opinion written by Justice Long. In addition to the *176statement of facts contained in his opinion, it ought to be said the fish-house is not near the freight depot or platform. The fish-chute was built in two sections. The section nearest the platform of the fish-house was removable, so that a team could be driven between the platform of the fish-house and the permanent portion of the chute. There was a short toe door to reach from the solid portion of the chute to the floor of the car which was to be loaded. It is very clear, from the testimony, there was nothing in the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Manning v. Chicago & West Michigan Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1895
- Sweet v. Michigan Central RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1891
- Pennington v. Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1892
- Benage v. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1894