Coal Bluff Mining Co. v. McMahon
Indiana Supreme Court
From Clay Circuit Court; John M. Rawley, Judge. Action by Michael McMahon against the Coal Bluff Mining Company. From a judgment for plaintiff, the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtShea, J.
Action by appellee against appellant to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained while in appellant’s employ as a coal miner, by reason of its negligence in failing to comply with a statutory provision for the safety of its employes (Acts 1905 p. 65, §8569 et seq. Burns 1908). Appellant’s demurrer to the amended complaint was overruled. Answer in general denial. Trial by jury, verdict and judgment for appellee.
The errors assigned are the overruling of appellant’s demurrer to the complaint, and the overruling of its motion for a new trial.
The complaint, in…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Co. v. LightheiserIndiana Supreme Court · 1906
- Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway Co v. WynantIndiana Supreme Court · 1893
- Peabody-Alwert Coal Co. v. YandellIndiana Supreme Court · 1913
- Vandalia Coal Co. v. PriceIndiana Supreme Court · 1912
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