Layzell v. J. H. Somers Coal Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Saginaw; Gage (William G.), J. Case by Charles Layzell against the J. H. Somers Coal Company for personal injuries. There was judgment for defendant on a verdict directed by the court, and plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, J.
Plaintiff brought suit against defendant company to recover damages for personal injuries received by him on account of the negligence of the officers and agents of defendant. From a judgment entered for defendant upon an instructed verdict, plaintiff, upon writ of error, brings the case to this court for review.
Plaintiff was employed on March 2, 1906, and for some months prior thereto worked, as a pump man in the coal mine of defendant at St; Charles, Michigan. At 9:30 p. m. of that day plaintiff was required by his duties to go down into the mine. In company with his helper named McDonald…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Walkowski v. Penokee & Gogebic Consolidated MinesMichigan Supreme Court · 1898
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Layzell v. J. H. Somers Coal Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1912
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- Wight v. Michigan Central RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1910