Sandy River Coal Co. v. Dutton

*412OPINION OP THE COURT BY

WlLEIAM ROGERS CLAY, COMMISSIONER

Reversing.

Appellee Elbert Dutton, an infant, suing’ by his father, as his next friend, brought this action against appellant Sandy River Coal Company to recover damages for personal injuries. The jury returned a verdict in his favor for $1,000. Prom the judgment based thereon, this appeal is prosecuted.

Briefly stated, the facts are as follows: Appellant operates a coal mine in Johnson county, Kentucky. Near the opening of the mine, which is upon the side of a hill, is a place for weighing coal. After the coal is weighed, it is lowered…