Legal Opinion

Hodges v. Detroit Electric Light & Power Co.

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided June 2, 1896PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Error to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Assumpsit by Harry Hodges against the Detroit Electric Light & Power Company for services rendei’ed as nurse to an employé of defendant. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtLong, C. J.

This cause was commenced in justice’s 'court, and appealed to the circuit, where, on a trial before •a jury, verdict and judgment were rendered in favor of the plaintiff for $100. The action was brought for services rendered by the plaintiff as nurse to one Harden-burg, who, while in the employ of the defendant, was severely burned on his face and neck, causing injuries requiring medical attendance and the attention of a nurse. The injury was caused by the explosion of a steam valve, and, after the injury, Hardenburg was at once removed to Emergency Hospital, where his injuries were dressed.…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Marquette & Ontonagon Railroad v. TaftMichigan Supreme Court · 1873

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Collins v. ShawMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
  2. Burke v. Chicago & West Michigan Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1897
  3. Schaub v. Welded-Barrel Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1901
  4. Conroy v. HaffnerMichigan Supreme Court · 1914

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