New Bell Jellico Coal Co. v. Sowders

Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

In this action for damages for personal injuries plain tiff, William H. Sowders, obtained a verdict and judgment against the New Bell Jellico Coal Company in the sum of $2,000. The defendant appeals.

The action was predicated on defendant’s failure to furnish plaintiff props for securing the roof of the mine where plaintiff was at work. The defendant denied the allegations o’f the petition and also pleaded contributory negligence.

The facts are as follows: Plaintiff and other employes were engaged in removing columns of coal…