Phillips v. Diamond Coal Mining Co.

Mr. Justice. McKinney

delivered the opinion of the Court.

'While petitioner was employed by defendant as an electrician and operator of a coal-cutting machine he received an injury to his right leg necessitating its amputation just below the hip. Liability is conceded, the controversy being limited to the amount of compensation. The only injury alleged in the petition is the loss of a leg.

The defendant, in its answer, admits liability for $9.29 per week for one hundred and seventy-five weeks, less sums already paid, for the loss of a leg, as specified in subsection (c) of section 6878 of the…