Henrietta Coal Co. v. Martin
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Appellate Court for the Fourth District ;—heard in that court on appeal from the Circuit Court of Madison county; the Hon. Charles T. Moore, Judge, presiding. This is an appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Court for the Fourth District affirming a judgment of the circuit court of Madison county in favor of appellee, against appellant, for $8500, in a suit for personal injuries.
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Appeal from the Appellate Court for the Fourth District ;—heard in that court on appeal from the Circuit Court of Madison county; the Hon. Charles T. Moore, Judge, presiding. This is an appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Court for the Fourth District affirming a judgment of the circuit court of Madison county in favor of appellee, against appellant, for $8500, in a suit for personal injuries. On October 7,, 1903, Martin was working as a miner in the mine of appellant, and while loading coal in a car a large piece of clod fell upon him, twisting or wrenching his spine so that he was…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scott
The declaration herein charges willful violations of, and willful failures to comply with, sections 16 and 18 of the “Act to revise the laws in relation to coal mines and subjects relating thereto, and providing for the health and safety of persons employed therein,” approved April 18, 1899. (Laws of 1899, p. 300.) Section 16 thereof, in so far as material, provides:
“The mine manager shall instruct employees as to their respective duties, and shall visit and examine the various working places in the mine as often as practicable. He shall always provide a sufficient supply of props, caps and…
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