Robbins v. Magoon & Kimball Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Muskegon; Sullivan, J. Case by William A. Robbins, as administrator of the estate of William J. Robbins, deceased, against the Magoon & Kimball Company, a corporation, for the unlawful killing of plaintiff’s intestate. Judgment for defendant upon a verdict directed by the court. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
In June, 1913, defendant was engaged in the business of selling and delivering ice to its customers, in the city of Muskegon. Plaintiff’s intestate was employed to assist one of defendant’s regular teamsters in making the deliveries. On June 28th, at about midnight, the men finished their work and drove to defendant’s office. The teamster Dobbs directed plaintiff’s intestate to drive the mules to the barn, while he went to the office and made his daily settlement. Plaintiff’s intestate complied with this direction and drove the mules to the barn. The teamster followed soon after, and found…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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