Gacesa v. Consumers Power Co.

Defendant in June, 1921, was doing certain construction work at its plant in Battle Creek. Plaintiff’s husband, a painter, was in its employ. He met with an accident on June 17th, resulting in his death, for which compensation was awarded plaintiff. A detailed statement of the facts will be presently made. The foreman of defendant, Mr. Howard, was called by plaintiff as a witness and interrogated as to the employment of deceased, his wage, and the circumstances of his death. Upon cross-examination of this witness, over objection of plaintiff’s counsel, defendant was permitted to put ■into the…