Benson v. Ross
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to "Wayne; Mandell, J. Case by Libbie Benson against William J. Ross, Edward Ross, and Charles E. Haight, for personal injuries. There was judgment for defendants on a verdict directed by the court, and plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This action was brought against the three defendants. Defendant Haight was not served, and the case proceeded against the defendants Ross. At the conclusion of the testimony the circuit judge directed a verdict for defendants, and plaintiff brings error.
The sole question presented is whether there was any testimony tending to show defendants’ responsibility for the injury. It is undisputed that on the Fourth of July, 1902, the defendant Haight came to the premises of the defendant William J. Ross, bringing with him a Flobert rifle, and that a bullet was fired from this rifle which, by…
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