Beckovsky v. Burton Abstract & Title Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Hunt (Ormond F.), J. Assumpsit by Morris Beckovsky against the Burton Abstract & Title Company for negligence in extending and certifying an abstract. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
(after stating the facts). 1. It is first asserted in behalf of the defendant that in cases of this kind the relationship between the parties is contractual and the action is not based upon tort. A leading case upon the question involved is Savings Bank v. Ward, 100 U. S. 195, where it is held that proof of employment is a prerequisite to maintenance of the action. This decision has been followed in Harshman v. Winterbottom, 123 U. S. 215 (8 Sup. Ct. Rep. 98); Waters-Pierce Co. v. Deselms, 212 U. S. 159 (29 Sup. Ct. Rep. 270); German Alliance Ins. Co. v. Home Water Supply Co., 226 U. S. 220…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Savings Bank v. WardSupreme Court of the United States · 1880
- German Alliance Insurance v. Home Water Supply Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1912
- Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. DeselmsSupreme Court of the United States · 1909
- Monaghan v. Agricultural Fire InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court · 1884
- Schade v. GehnerSupreme Court of Missouri · 1896
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- Wlodarek v. ThriftCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1940
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