United Eastern Mining Co. v. Hoffman

— The appellee, Hoffman, sued appellant mining company for damages for personal injuries. The trial was had before the court with a jury, which resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant mining company appeals from the judgment.

Plaintiff states his cause of action under the Employers’ Liability Law (Civ. Code 1913, pars. 3153- 3162); the paragraph of his complaint describing his work and how he was injured being as follows:

“That on and prior to October 20, 1921, plaintiff was in the employ of defendant as a mine workman, mechanic, and carpenter, and upon said date was…