Quibell v. Union Pacific Railway Co.

Minee, J.:

This is an action by the respondent for damages for personal injuries received while in the employ of the appellant as a laborer at a coal mine, owned and operated by defendant, situated at Almy, in the state of Wyo*123ming; the injury occurring, as alleged, on the 6th day of December, 1887. The respondent was working during the night, and the cause of action is based upon the alleged negligence of the appellant in neglecting to provide sufficient lights where respondent was working to enable him to perform his service safely, and in carelessly erecting and maintaining a screen and…