Griffith v. Raven Red Ash Coal Co.

Bessie Griffith, administratrix of the estate of Douglas Griffith, deceased, filed a notice of motion for judgment against Raven Red Ash Coal Company, Inc., hereinafter called the defendant, to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of Douglas Griffith. In substance, the notice of motion alleges that the defendant is the owner and operator of a coal mine in Russell county; that it owed its invitees the duty of keeping the mine in a reasonably safe condition, and to that end should have installed therein the necessary devices or equipment to prevent the accumulation of high explosive…