Anderson v. McVannell

Defendant McVannell, who was engaged in *30the livery business in the city of Marquette, entered into a contract in September, 1914, with the city to improve Specular street. Before commencing the work he accepted in writing the provisions of the workmen’s compensation law for his livery business and street contract work. In July, 1915, he contracted with Charles Dutmer to clear a certain piece of land lying two miles north of the city. To aid him in this work he employed Charles Anderson, a son of the plaintiff. While blasting stumps Anderson was killed. His mother, the plaintiff, applied to…