Kostamo v. Marquette Iron Mining Co.

Decided January 12, 1979. Charles Levin wrote the opinion for the court.

274 N.W.2d 441 · Cited 137 times

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• Braxton v. Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry Division of General Motors Corp. · 242 N.W.2d 420
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