Lochgelly Iron & Coal v. M'Mullan [1934] AC 1

A miner was killed when part of the coal mine that he was working in fell on top of him. The man’s family successfully sued for damages under the Coal Mines Act 1911 (c 50) s 49 (repealed), which required that an employer must ensure that the roof of every coal mine is made secure and not order an employee to work there if it is not. The coal mine owners appealed the decision, but their appeal was dismissed as it was held that the initial action was competent as their negligence had been proved.

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