Johnson v. Union Carbide Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Chippewa; Steere, J. Case by Joseph T. Johnson against the Union Carbide Company 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 CourtMcAlvay, J.
Plaintiff was injured while employed in defendant’s carbide factory. He brought suit to recover for such injuries, claimed by him to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. The trial resulted in a ver*653diet against him directed by the trial court on account of his contributory negligence. This court is asked by plaintiff to reverse this judgment.
In considering the case of plaintiff as presented by the record, the well-known rule that it will be considered most favorably to him will be applied, and in the statement of facts defendant’s case will not be considered.
The accident occurred…
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