Lambert v. Emperor Coal Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

— Reversing.

Walter Lambert was employed as a machine runner and machine helper in the Freeburn mine located in Pike county. During the time of his employment the mine was sold by the Consumers Mining Company to tbe Emperor Coal Company. He brought this suit against the two companies to recover wages in the sum of $3,000 for coal left in the mine which he had cut between December 1, 1931, and April 15, 1934, and which he had cut and shot between April 15, 1934, and July 3d of that year. The companies moved the court to require Lambert to make his petition more…