Jim Fork Coal Company v. Rhotenberry

Appellee, a coal miner, received personal injuries by tbe falling of a rock in an entry in tbe mine of appellant, in which he was working, and brought this action against it to recover damages therefor. He alleged negligence of appellant in failing to furnish props or timbers with which to support and safeguard the roof of the entry in which he was working, within a reasonable time after demand was made therefor by him. The case was tried to a jury which resulted in a verdict and judgment against appellant for $900.

For a reversal of the judgment against it, appellant first says the court…