Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) October 31, 1930 (Hall v. Proctor Coal Company)

Opinion op the Court by

Commissioner Hobson—

Reversing.

On February 23, 1927, the Proctor Coal Company was operating a coal mine in Whitley county and had not accepted the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ky. Stats. Secs. 4880-4987). J. W. Hall was a miner in its service and was injured in the mine. He brought this suit to recover for his injuries on January 5, 1928.