Williams v. City of Detroit

(for affirmance). This case has resulted from a fatal accident that occurred in the city of Detroit on December 11,1954. On that date and for a number of years prior thereto said city was the owner of a 6-story building located at 429 Wayne street, known as the Morgan building. During such period of time no part of the structure was rented or leased, it was under the care and supervision of the city department of public works, and was used for municipal purposes.

On the day in question the defendant city was abandoning the use of said building and was removing furniture therefrom. Plaintiff’s…