Bidwell v. Grand Trunk Western Railway Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to St. Clair; Tappan, J. Assumpsit by George M. Bidwell against the Grand, Trunk Western Railway Company for work and labor. There was judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
The plaintiff sued to recover for overtime while employed by the defendant as foreman in its freight sheds at Port Huron. The claim was for 1,110 hours overtime, made up of 425 hours during week days and 685 hours on Sunday. The plaintiff recovered pay for both items in full; but on motion for a new trial he was required to remit $65.07, being one-half the amount recovered for overtime for Sunday work; the court being of the opinion that the only definite basis upon which to *526figure the time employed on Sundays was the testimony of plaintiff that he put in at least five hours on each Sunday.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Allen v. DuffieMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
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- Bartlett v. Street Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1890
- O'Boyle v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1902
- Davis v. Detroit Boat WorksMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
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