Salvador v. Connor

I am unable to distinguish the jury trial issue in this case from that in Hackett v Connor, 58 Mich App 202; 227 NW2d 292 (1975). I would reverse and remand for a jury trial for the reasons stated therein. Even if this result were not mandated by Hackett, supra, I am convinced that on this record I would have reached a different result had I been trier of fact. I believe the trial court’s finding that the "Contract of Employment specifically placed the power of management exclusively in the plaintiff and the individual defendants had no power to employ anyone” is clearly erroneous. The…