Central Coal Coke Company v. Porter

Appellee brought suit against appellant in his own right and as administrator for the estate of his minor son for damages in the sum of $3,000 on account of the death of his son caused through the alleged negligence of appellant in maintaining an attractive nuisiance on its premises. Appellant denied the material allegations in the complaint, and interposed the further defenses of assumed risk and contributory negligence on the part of the deceased.

The cause was submitted to a jury upon the pleadings, the testimony adduced by each party, and the instructions of the court, which resulted in a…