Jurkiewicz v. American Car & Foundry Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Frazer, J. Case by Victor Jurkiewicz, administrator of the estate of Alexander J urkiewicz, deceased, against the American Car & Foundry Company for the negligent killing of plaintiff’s intestate. There was judgment for defendant on a verdict directed by the court, and plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This action .was instituted by the administrator of the estate of Alexander Jurkiewicz under the death act. Decedent met his death while in defendant’s employ through what is claimed to he actionable negligence of the defendant. The circuit judge directed a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff brings error.
The decedent, who was 22 years of age, commenced work for defendant as a painter on the 7th day of October, 1902, and received the injuries from which he died two days later. The defendant’s plant is an extensive one, employing from 4,000 to 5,000 men, and covering a considerable area of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Frazee v. StottMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
3Cited by1 opinion
- Lahti v. Tamarack Mining Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1915