Letz v. Kolb Coal Co.

An action on the case was brought by appellee in the Circuit Court of St. Clair county, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by him while working in appellant’s mine. The action is based on the Mines & Miners’ Act, the declaration charging that appellee demanded certain props and cap pieces to make safe his working place, and that appellant, contrary to the statute, wilfully failed and omitted to furnish the same. Appellant filed a plea of not guilty. A trial was had resulting in a verdict and judgment in favor of appellee for $6,000. To reverse said judgment appellant…