Rickabaugh v. Ferrick

— The plaintiff asked the establishment of a coal miners’ lien for labor performed by himself and his assignors in the opening, developing, and operation of a coal mine. Proper claims for liens were filed by plaintiff and those who assigned to him.

There is no serious dispute as to the facts. The defendant Sarah J. Maish is the owner of the real estate involved. The defendant Marion Coal Company had the right, under and by virtue of a lease which is not in evidence, to mine coal from the premises. On December 17, 1920, the Marion Coal Company entered into an agreement with the defendant M. L.…