Supreme Court of Alabama, 1897

Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad v. Cotton

Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad v. Cotton
Supreme Court of Alabama · Decided November 15, 1897 · Haralson
116 Ala. 669

Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad v. Cotton

Opinion of the Court

This action was brought by the appellee against the appellant. The cause of action, as stated, was for the value of services performed on Sundays, by the plaintiff, who was a State convict and had been leased to the de*670fendant during his term of service. There was judgment for the plaintiff, and the defendant appeals. The judgment is reversed on the authority of Sloss Iron & Steel Co. v. Harvey, ante, p. 656, and judgment rendered in favor of the defendant.

Opinion by

Haralson, J.

Case-law data current through December 31, 2025. Source: CourtListener bulk data.