Finney v. City of Croswell

Hiles Finney, 20 years of age, unmarried, living at home with his parents and a younger sister on a farm, was killed by a cave-in while trenching sewer pipe for John Pellow, a contractor with the city of Croswell for the work. The contractor was not subject to the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act at the time of the accident, hence the liability of the municipality and its insurer is under Act No. 173, Pub. Acts 1921. The parents claimed compensation as dependents. There was a finding of partial dependency and an award. Both sides seek review on certiorari.

Several men were in the…