Carpenter v. Lennane
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Murfin, J. Assumpsit by James Carpenter against William E. Lennane and John Lennane, copartners as Lennane Brothers, for work, labor, and materials. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, J.
Defendants have removed this case to this court, asking the reversal of a judgment obtained against them on account of claimed errors committed during the trial before a jury in the circuit court.
Such facts as may be necessary for an understanding of the case as are set forth in appellants’ brief, and not disputed by appellee, are adopted by the court and briefly stated as follows:
The defendants are copartners and conduct a general contracting business. In 1908 they entered into a contract with the Michigan Central Railroad to construct the subways on eight streets in the city of Detroit,…
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