Clark v. O'Gara Coal Co.

This was an action in case, in the Circuit Court of Saline county, commenced by Dalton Clark, in his lifetime, against appellant to recover damages for a personal injury sustained by him, while engaged in the service of appellant as a “eager” in its mine; after the suit was commenced and before it was tried, he died from causes in no way connected with the injuries upon which his suit was based; his death was suggested; Emma Clark, as administratrix of his estate, was substituted as plaintiff, and was allowed by the court to continue the prosecution of the case. Trial by jury. Verdict and…