Pennsylvania Coal v. Mahon
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| Pennsylvania Coal v. Mahon | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | 260 U.S. 393 |
| Date decided | December 11, 1922 |
Facts
- In 1921, Pennsylvania enacted the Kohler Act
- Pennsylvania Coal Co. = "Penn" = owner of a parcel rich in sub-surface coal = a coal-mining company
- In 1878, Penn deeded the surface rights to Mahon while retaining the right to mine sub-surface minerals
- The deed stipulated that Mahon would accept the risks associated with Penn's coal mining activities
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