Adams v. Consumers' Lignite Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Wood County; R. W. Simpson, Judge. Action by J. T. Adams against the Consumers’ Lignite Company. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtTalbot, J.
This suit was instituted by the appellant against the appellee to recover damages for personal injuries received by falling dirt, slate and coal from the roof of appellee’s coal mine, while appellant, as an employé of appellee, was working in said mine. The mine was divided up into compartments which are called “entries” and “rooms.” In taking out the coal or lignite, the employgs would begin at the face of the coal in the entry and dig back opening up “rooms” about 15 feet wide. Between the rooms a solid wall of coal called a “pillar” is left which supports the roof. After the coal is taken…
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- Smith's Admr. v. North Jellico Coal Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1908
- Armour & Co. v. DumasCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1906
- Allen v. Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1896
- Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co. v. HansenCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1910
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