Rundell v. Farmers' Co-operative Elevator Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Shiawassee; Collins (Joseph H.), J. Assumpsit in justice’s court by Joseph Rundell against the Farmers’ Co-operative Elevator Company of Corunna for breach of a contract of employment. There was judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtShaepe, J.
The defendant is organized under Act No. 35, Public Acts of 1899 (3 Comp. Laws 1915, §§ 11311-11320), under which only those' engaged as “fruit growers and farmers” may become members. After incorporation, the association is required by the act to “make and adopt all needful by-laws for its government,” including such as “may be deemed necessary for the management” of its affairs.
Section 3 of article 5 of the constitution and bylaws reads:
“The board of directors may hire a general manager and such other ^person or persons as they deem necessary to carry on the business of the corporation, and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Union Mutual Life Insurance v. WhiteIllinois Supreme Court · 1883
- Schmand v. JandorfMichigan Supreme Court · 1913
- Hallenbeck v. Powers & Walker Casket Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1898
- Webster v. JossmanMichigan Supreme Court · 1917
3Cited by1 opinion
- Harley v. Hartford Fruit Growers & Farmers ExchangeMichigan Supreme Court · 1921