Ky. Coal Mining Co. v. Mattingly

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Hobson.

Affirming.

The Kentucky Coal Mining Company issues to its miners aluminum checks stamped on one side “Kentucky Coal Mining Company,” and on the-other side, “Good for one dollar, in merchandise.” It issues similar checks for 50, 25,10, and 5 cents. Ben J. Mat-tingly became the owner of these checks for value to the amount of $235.65, and, the company declining to pay them, he brought this suit to recover the amount. A trial was had upon which the following agreement of facts was filed:

“That defendant is a corporation operating a coal mine at Waverly, land…