Jennings v. Ingle
Indiana Court of Appeals
From Vanderburgh Circuit Court; Louis O. Basch, Judge. Action by William Jennings against David Ingle.. Erom a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals. .
1Opinion of the CourtWiley, J.
Appellant was employed as a “jerryman” to work in appellee’s coal mine. Under the terms of his employment he was required to gather up and remove fallen slate from the floor of the mining room, and also to take down and remove loose and hanging slate from the roof of the mine, for the purpose of mailing safe the place in which the miners work. While engaged in the line of his duty, a heavy piece of slate fell upon him, causing him serious injury. He brought this action to recover damages for the injury thus sustained, and based his right to recovery upon certain acts of negligence on the part…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Deal v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 1895
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- Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. v. SandfordIndiana Supreme Court · 1889
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3Cited by12 opinions
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- Merica v. Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1912
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