MYERS v. PITTSBURGH COAL CO.

No. 816.

233 U.S. 184 (1914)

MYERS v. PITTSBURGH COAL COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 6, 1914.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Charles K. Robinson, with whom Mr. Edward C. Goodwin and Mr. Frank H. Kennedy were on the brief, for petitioner.

Mr. Don Rose, with whom Mr. Charles Marshall Johnston was on the brief, for respondent.


MR. JUSTICE DAY delivered the opinion of the court.

Annie Myers brought an action in the United States Circuit Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania to recover for the death of her husband, John Myers, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant, the Pittsburgh Coal Company. Under the law of Pennsylvania she might bring this action for the benefit of herself and minor children. A verdict was rendered...

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