Odin Coal Co. v. Denman
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in Case.—Death by reason of non-compliance with the miner’s act. Trial in the Circuit Court of Marion County; the Hon. William M. Farmer, Judge, presiding. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff; appeal by defendant. Heard in this court at the February term, 1899.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Ceetghton
This was an action on the case in the Circuit Court of Marion County, by appellee against appellant; to recover damages sustained by her as a result of the death of her husband in appellant’s coal mine. Trial was by jury. Verdict and judgment in favor of appellee for §2,000.
Appellant had operated its mine for some twelve years or more. The shaft consisted of two compartments; was seven hundred feet deep; was operated by steam, and cages were lowered and hoisted through the shaft to carry the men, supplies and product into and out of the mine. The top works extended upward above the surface of…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Cihak v. KlekrIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
- Wohlford v. PeopleIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
- Bartlett Coal & Mining Co. v. RoachIllinois Supreme Court · 1873
- Springside Coal Mining Co. v. GroganAppellate Court of Illinois · 1893
- Catlett v. YoungAppellate Court of Illinois · 1890
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