Johnson v. Burke
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Ingham; Collingwood, J. Case by William Johnson against William Burke for personal injuries. A judgment for defendant on a verdict directed by the court is reviewed by plaintiff on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
This is an action on the case to recover damages for a personal injury received by the plaintiff while in the employ of the defendant. The plaintiff entered the employment of the defendant in September, 1909, and the injury occurred on April 2, 1910.
The defendant was engaged in constructing a high school building in the city of Lansing. At the time of the injury complained of, the structure was erected and inclosed, and it was being finished on the inside. The dimensions of the building were about 150 feet by 60 feet, and about 50 feet high. There was a basement with two floors above. The…
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