Kellyville Coal Co. v. Bruzas
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action on the case for death caused by alleged wrongful act. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Vermilion County; the Hon. James W. Craig, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the November term, 1905.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Ramsay
Joseph Bruzas, husband of appellee, was killed while working in a coal mine of appellant. Appellee brought suit under the act entitled “Mines and Miners,” alleging that appellant was negligent in the management of its mine, by means whereof deceased was killed and plaintiff damaged. A jury returned a verdict in appellee’s favor for the sum of $1,100, upon which the court rendered judgment. The coal company appeals.
The law upon which appellant’s liability depends is part of section 18 of chapter 93 of the Revised Statutes and reads as follows: “Ro one shall be allowed to remain in any part of…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Beard v. SkeldonIllinois Supreme Court · 1885
- Willis Coal & Mining Co. v. GrizzellIllinois Supreme Court · 1902
- Consolidated Coal Co. v. MaehlIllinois Supreme Court · 1889
- Kranz v. ThiebenAppellate Court of Illinois · 1884