La Fernier v. Soo River Lighter & Wrecking Co.

This case was tried before the circuit judge without a jury, who rendered a judgment in favor of plaintiff for $1,900. The case is brought here by writ of error. The circuit judge was requested to make special findings of fact and conclusions of law. As they state the questions involved, we quote them:

“Plaintiff sues in the capacity of special administrator of the estate of John Roberts, his son-in-law, who was drowned September 25,1898, while in defendant’s employ, by the sinking of one of defendant’s boats in the upper St. Mary’s river. Defendant is, and was during the year 1898, a…