Legal Opinion
Barylski v. Paul
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided February 24, 1972No. Docket 11202PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtQuinn, J.
In a non jury trial, plaintiff widow recovered judgment in this wrongful death action, MCLA 600.2922 et seq; MSA 27A.2922 et seq. Defendant appeals.
The issue presented by the appeal is, Is an insane person civilly responsible for his torts? Research fails to disclose any Michigan authority on this question.
About 8 a.m. July 22, 1968, Benjamin A. BarylsM went to defendant’s home to borrow a wrench. Defendant shot BarylsM, who died shortly thereafter. Soon after his arrest, defendant stated to a deputy sheriff “That he had shot the man”. Defendant also told the sheriff, “Somebody had been by…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Williams v. . HaysNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
- Roberts v. HayesAppellate Court of Illinois · 1936
3Cited by4 opinions
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