Komonyi v. Consolidation Coal Co.

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

Elizabeth Komonyi, as administratrix of her husband, Menyhert Komonyi, brought this suit against the Consolidation Coal Company to recover damages for his death. At the conclusion of the evidence for plaintiff, the trial court directed a verdict in favor of the defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The accident occurred on the night of June 21, 1915, in defendant’s mine, No. 214. Komonyi, Bill Potter and Steve Wimmer were engaged in laying track. To this end they used two electric motors which carried their tools and supplies. One of…