Johnson v. Coal Bluff Mining Co.

The appellant, James Johnson, brought this action against the appellee, Coal Bluff Mining Company, for the value of services rendered by him as general superintendent of the appellee’s mines for a period of years commencing June 3, 1911, and continuing up to November 15, 1915, which, the appellant claims, was reasonably worth the sum of $500 per month, making a total amount due of $22,675, for which he prayed judgment.

The appellee filed a first paragraph of answer in general denial, the second a plea of payment, the third the statute of limitations, fourth a general plea of former…