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Abstracts, Katherine Kempfer
Abstracts, Katherine Kempfer
Michigan Law Review
The abstracts consist merely of summaries of the facts and holdings of recent cases and are distinguished from the notes by the absence of discussion.
Automobiles-Sharing Of Expenses As Evidence Of Joint Adventure-Guest Act, Benjamin Quigg
Automobiles-Sharing Of Expenses As Evidence Of Joint Adventure-Guest Act, Benjamin Quigg
Michigan Law Review
Through a mutual friend, respondents arranged with appellant car owner for transportation to an out-of-town football game, and it was agreed between the parties that the passengers should reimburse the owner for the expenses of transportation and cost of lunch provided by the appellant. After the game the parties decided to drive to another town for dinner; en route the car skidded and overturned as a result of appellant's negligence, and the respondent wife was seriously injured. Held, that the members of the party were engaged in a "joint adventure" so that the automobile guest statute would not bar …
Attorney And Client - Malpractice - Accrual Of Action - Statute Of Limitations
Attorney And Client - Malpractice - Accrual Of Action - Statute Of Limitations
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff, in March, 1934, while in the employ of a manufacturing concern, suffered severe injuries. In September, 1935, he employed the defendant, an attorney, to present and prosecute a claim for compensation. The claim was filed in March, 1937; it was dismissed by the Industrial Commission on the ground that it was barred by the two-year statute of limitations governing such claims. Apparently the attorney, continuing his efforts on behalf of his client, persuaded the employer to make a voluntary settlement, for the plaintiff alleges that, in May of 1940, he endorsed the employer's check over to the attorney, accepted …
Abstracts, Katherine Kempfer
Abstracts, Katherine Kempfer
Michigan Law Review
The abstracts consist merely of summaries of the facts and holdings of recent cases and are distinguished from the notes by the absence of discussion.