Jones v. Shafer Iron Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Iron. (Stone, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion, and in Tousignant v. Iron Co., ante, 87.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, J.
This case is in most respects similar to *99the case of Tousignant v. Shafer Iron Co., ante, 87, and is ruled thereby.
There was some testimony tending to show that plaintiff and one of the other persons in whose behalf suit was brought had actual knowledge of the change in employers.
The. question of notice or knowledge is one of fact for the jury. Actual knowledge, however acquired, dispenses with the necessity for notice. 17 Amer. & Eng. Enc. Law, 1121; Davis v. Keyes, 38 N. Y. 94; Dickinson v. Dickinson, 25 Grat. 321; Ennis v. Williams, 30 Ga. 691. Such facts must be made to appear as will…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Ennis v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1860
- Davis v. . KeyesNew York Court of Appeals · 1868
3Cited by1 opinion
- Depyper v. Safeco InsuranceMichigan Court of Appeals · 1998