Merrett v. Preferred Masonic Mutual Accident Ass'n of America

Deceased, a painter, employing men, got up early to commence a job. While his wife was preparing breakfast, he went to the privy, where he was soon after found dead, upon the floor, by his wife, who testifies that she found a rope about three feet long, with a knot in it, the knot being under his 'neck. Other testimony showed that the neck was bruised or discolored, and there was a three-cornered bruise upon the right temple, A brick was kept in the privy, which was there at the time, to keep the door shut. The door was shut when he was found. Some witnesses testified that there was a…