Wilkerson v. Willis Coal & Mining Co.

It is insisted by appellant that the court erred in refusing to direct a verdict of not guilty, because the evidence shows that the mine manager took with him good, competent men, and in good faith and to the best of their judgment, repaired the place in question and made it safe. We are unable to agree with counsel for appellant that the timber men in good faith attempted to make this place safe. The evidence shows clearly on the other hand that they left this place in a dangerous condition and that it was their deliberate judgment that it was unsafe as they left it. There is no question in…