Legal Opinion

Whittemore v. Kent Scientific Institute

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided October 22, 1901PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Error to superior court of Grand Rapids; Newnham, J. Assumpsit by Charles A. Whittemore against the Kent Scientific Institute for services rendered. From a judgment for defendant on verdict directed by the court* plaintiff brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, C. J.

The facts of this case are very clearly stated in the opinion of the trial court, rendered on. directing a verdict for defendant:

“ The defendant in this case has made a motion to take-the case away, from the jury, and direct a verdict for the defendant, for the reason that the circumstances of the case and the facts therein fail to indicate that the services, were rendered or received for compensation to be given by the defendant, but clearly repel the idea» that such payment was to be made or asked for. The facts in this case *519are as follows: The Kent Scientific Institute is an association…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Covel v. TurnerMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
  2. St. Jude's Church v. Van DenbergMichigan Supreme Court · 1875
  3. Cicotte v. Corporation of this Catholic, Apostolic & Roman Church of St. AnneMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
  4. Hough v. ComstockMichigan Supreme Court · 1893

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. McCain v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1912
  2. Notley v. First State BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1908

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