Salyers v. Monroe
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Appanoose District Court. — Hon. M. A. Eoberts, Judge. Action at law to recover damages for personal in j uries sustained by the plaintiff, for which the defendants are alleged to be liable. There was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. The defendants appeal
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
In the latter part of the year 1893, the defendants, D. M. Monroe, H. P. Richardson, and John Benefiel (now deceased), constructed a coal shaft for the purpose of opening a mine on land which belonged to Monroe. Richardson was in charge of the work, although Monroe assisted, aniel the plaintiff was an employe. Coial was reached at a depth of about fifty feet. The shaft was divided by partitions into three subdivisions or compartments, one of which was for air, and two for hoisting purposes. The middle shaft was in use at the time plaintiff was injured; and the men and materials were lowered…
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