Schneider v. Wolverine Portland Cement Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Lenawee; Chester, J. Case by Minnie B. Schneider, administratrix of the estate of John M. Schneider, deceased, against the Wolverine Portland Cement Company, for the negligent killing of plaintiff’s intestate. There was judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
In February, 1904, John M. Schneider, an employe of defendant, while at work with others in placing a heavy casting in one of defendant’s boats, was so seriously injured that he died in a few days- thereafter. This action is brought to recover the damages therefor. From a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, the case is brought here by writ of error.
The negligence charged in the' declaration is that the defendant ordered plaintiff to assist in work more dangerous than that for which he was employed, and in which he had no experience, without warning him of the dangers attending the same; that…
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- Page v. Battle Creek Pure Food Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1905
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