Doyle v. Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Gratiot; Stone, J. Case by James Doyle against the Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railway Company for personal injuries. From a judgment for defendant on verdict directed by the court, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The plaintiff sued the defendant to recover for personal injuries received by him while in the employ of the defendant. The trial judge directed a verdict in favor of defendant. The case is brought here by writ of error.
The Sparta Brick & Tile Company is engaged near Sparta, and near the line of the defendant’s road, in making bricks and tile. Its kilns are under a center building, upwards of 200 feet long. This building consists of posts set in the ground, and extending above the ground about 16 feet, upon the top of which are plates. The roof boards *95extend from these plates to the center of…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Adams v. Iron Cliffs Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Hunn v. Michigan Central RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- VanDusen v. LetellierMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Johnson v. SpearMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Morton v. Detroit, Bay City & Alpena RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
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