Cressler v. King Paper Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Kalamazoo; Knappen, J. Case by Bertha Cressler, administratrix of the estate of Charles F. Cressler, deceased, against the King Paper Company for the negligent killing of decedent. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
This action is brought by Bertha Cressler, administratrix of the estate of Charles Cressler, deceased, to recover damages for the death of her husband, caused by injuries received by him while in the employ of defendant. The trial judge directed a verdict in favor of the defendant. The case is brought here by writ of error.
Mr. Cressler was, at the time of his death, 31 years of age, a healthy man of good ability. His wife was employed in defendant’s plant, and in her testimony described the character of his work as follows:
“Mr. Cressler started to work for the King Paper Company a little over…
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