Blue Beaver Elkhorn Coal Co. v. Little

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

Yarn Little brought this suit against the Blue Beaver Elkhorn Coal Company to recover damages for personal injuries. From a verdict and judgment in his favor for $900.00 the company appeals.

The company operates a coal mine in E'loyd county, and Little was in its -employ. On December 10, 1919, Little went to work in the mine. It is -admitted that the mine was not ventilated as required by the statute. Shortly after going into the mine, Little was overcome by foul air. He and his witnesses say that when they reported for work, the mine foreman told…