Willis v. Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railway Co.

Plaintiff sued in justice’s court, and declared orally against the defendant for $300 for work and labor performed. Defendant pleaded the general issue. Plaintiff recovered judgment for $50 and costs. Defendant appealed to the circuit court for the county of Shiawassee. Upon trial in that court before a jury, the plaintiff obtained a verdict and judgment for $120 and costs.

It is claimed by the defendant that the plaintiff made out no case, and that the jury should have been directed to find a verdict in favor of the defendant.

■ The case, as made by the plaintiff, is substantially as follows:

He…