Jones v. Stoneware Pipe Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Edwards

delivered the opinion of the court.

About the year 1884, plaintiff, who is appellee, became employed by defendant, the appellant herein, the latter being engaged in the manufacture and sale of vitrified tile and pipe.

About 1893, plaintiff, while so employed, sustained an injury resulting in the loss of one hand just above the wrist. Later, on December 24, 1895, the parties entered into a written contract, by the terms of which it was provided that in consideration of the release by plaintiff of any claim for damages which he had, or might have, against defendant…