Mechay v. City of Detroit

Plaintiff, under contract with defendant city of Detroit, was painting the top of a street light pole when the pole broke, throwing him to the ground. His amended declaration for damages was dismissed on motion and this appeal was taken to review that dismissal.

Plaintiff’s amended declaration contains 3 counts. He alleged, in the first, common-law negligence; in the second, breach of a statutory duty; and in the-third, breach of the common-law duty to maintain a. safe place to work. No claims are made in this appeal by plaintiff with reference to dismissal of his-first or third counts.…