West Kentucky Coal Co. v. Dilback

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Logan

— Reversing.

The appellees are the owners of a certain house and lot in Webster county, Ky., near Wheatcroft. It is a three-room house,, with a porch, and at the time of the injuries complained of it was occupied by.appellees as a dwelling. On the lot was a good well which furnished water for appellees. The appellant is engaged in operating a coal mine for the production of coal and the operation was not far distant from the house of appellees, although the proof does not show that the operation extended under the premises of appellees, and the nearest point…