Boyle v. Crowthers

Opinion by

Gawthrop, J.,

This action of trespass was brought to recover treble damages under the provisions of the Act of May 8, 1876, P. L. 142. That act declares it to be a misdemeanor for any person to mine or dig out any coal, iron or other minerals, knowing the same to be upon the lands of another person or corporation without the consent of the owner and that “the person or corporation so offending shall be further liable to pay to such owner double the value of the said coal, iron or other minerals so mined, dug out or removed, or in case of the conversion of the same to the use of such…