Layzell v. J. H. Somers Coal Co.

This case is before this court for the second time. When here before (156 Mich. 268-277 [117 N. W. 179, 120 N. W. 996] ), the principal question discussed and considered was the construction of section 3 of Act No. 100 of the Public Acts of 1905, which provides—

“ That only a competent and trustworthy engineer shall be permitted to operate the cages and hoisting devices in all coal mines of this State,”

—and a judgment entered on a directed verdict for the defendant was reversed, and a new trial ordered. The suit is brought to recover damages for personal injuries received by the plaintiff on…