Eldorado Coal & Coke Co. v. Swan
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in case for personal injuries. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Saline county; the Hon. William N. Butleb; Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the February term, 1906.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Creighton
delivered -the opinion of the court.
This was an action in case in the Circuit Court of Saline county, by appellee against appellant for a personal injury sustained by appellee while in the service of appellant, in its coal mine. Trial by jury. Verdict in favor of appellee and judgment on the verdict for $999.
The declaration consists of two counts based upon certain provisions of the Mines and Miner’s Act. The first charges a wilful failure to maintain a good and sufficient light at the bottom of the shaft, so that persons coming to the bottom of the shaft might clearly discern the cage and…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- St. Louis National Stock Yards v. GodfreyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1902
- Willis Coal & Hilling Co. v. GrizzellAppellate Court of Illinois · 1902