Cary v. Thomas

This is an action instituted by James R. Cary, administrator of the estate of Charles F. Burk, deceased, to recover damages for the wrongful death of Charles F. Burk. Defendant Thomas and wife were the owners of a home on McCain road near the city of Jackson, Michigan. Some time prior to October 18, 1.951, they employed Charles Wilman, an independent contractor, to fumigate their home. The home has 3 entrances, a front door on the north, a kitchen door on the south, and a third entrance through the garage which is attached to the house. Entrance to the garage from the driveway was through an…