Flanigan v. Chase

Plaintiff is a livestock dealer in Shiawassee county. Defendant Owosso Livestock Sales Company is a corporation engaged in livestock auction sales in the same county, with premises consisting of approximately two acres of land, occupied by a building with stockyard surrounding it. In the building are seats adjoining a ring where farmers in the community and other dealers bring in their stock for exhibition and auction. The defendant company receives a commission on all sales. Defendant Carruthers is manager of the company; defendant Chase is an employee, as well as a deputy sheriff.

Plaintiff,…