Noble v. Detroit Taxicab & Transfer Co.

In October, 1914, plaintiff was employed in defendant’s manufacturing plant, in the city of Detroit. He was engaged in operating a machine known as a “jointer.” His claim is that the jointer was defective and by reason thereof he was seriously injured. At the time of the accident defendant was not operating under the workmen’s compensation law. Plaintiff, therefore, seeks in this action to recover for his injuries incurred by reason of the negligence of the defendant. The trial resulted in a verdict for plaintiff of $4,600.

Appellant has assigned but one error, and that is upon the charge of…