Sloss-S. S. & I. Co. v. Weir
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Birmingham City Court. Heard before Hon. Charles A. Senn. Action by Win. E. Weir, as administrator of the estate of Willie Price against the Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Company for damages for the death of his intestate while a convict employee in the mines of the defendant. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appeals. The court erred in overruling the demurrer as to the sixth count. — L. & N. R. R. Co. v. Holland, 164 Ala. 73; U. 8. etc.
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Appeal from Birmingham City Court. Heard before Hon. Charles A. Senn. Action by Win. E. Weir, as administrator of the estate of Willie Price against the Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Company for damages for the death of his intestate while a convict employee in the mines of the defendant. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appeals. The court erred in overruling the demurrer as to the sixth count. — L. & N. R. R. Co. v. Holland, 164 Ala. 73; U. 8. etc. Co. v. Driver, 162 Ala. 588. The defendant’s second plea was not subject to demurrer. — Merriweather v. Sayre M. & M. Co., 161 Ala. 441; Pace…
1Opinion of the CourtDowdell, C. J.
This is an action by Weir, as administrator of the estate of one Willie Price, for damages for the death of plaintiff’s intestate from injuries received while at work as a convict in appellant’s mine. Prom a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, this appeal is taken by the defendant company.
Appellant’s first assignment of error is addressed to the overruling of the demurrer to the sixth count. This count, as amended, Avas in the following language: “Sixth County. The plaintiff claims of the defendant the sum of $30,000 as damages for that, Avhereas, heretofore, and on, to Avit, the 8th day of…
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