Legal Opinion
Haupt v. Yale Rubber Company
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided March 5, 1971No. Docket 8377PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBronson, P. J.
On May 25, 1967, seven-year-old Brent Lee Haupt was struck and instantly killed by an automobile driven by Harold Bartels and owned by Yale Rubber Company. Suit was commenced on April 2, 1968, under the Michigan wrongful death act. MCLA § 600.2922 (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp §27A.2922). On September 29, 1969, defendants filed an amended answer admitting negligence and asking the court to determine the proper amount of damages.
Trial was held without a jury on October 1, 1969, for the purpose of determining the amount of damages. The trial judge, after hearing testimony on the issue of damages,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Wycko v. GnodtkeMichigan Supreme Court · 1960
- Breckon v. Franklin Fuel Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1970
- Currie v. FitingMichigan Supreme Court · 1965
- Staal v. Grand Rapids & Indiana RailroadMichigan Supreme Court · 1885
- Baker v. SlackMichigan Supreme Court · 1948
3Cited by7 opinions
- Barton v. BenedictMichigan Court of Appeals · 1972
- Swarthout v. BeardMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971
- Estate of ClarkMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971
- Joslin v. Grand Trunk Western RailroadMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971
- Rohm v. StroudMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971
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