Henneke v. Gasconade Power Co.

Plaintiff brought this action in two counts to recover damages on account of the loss of a certain number of fertile turkey eggs which were in the process of hatching. The plaintiff alleged the loss was due to the negligence of the defendant in failing to supply the plaintiff with constant and continuous current, which will be more fully discussed. Upon a trial the verdict of the jury was for the plaintiff on both counts. The defendant has appealed.

The ease was tried and submitted to the jury by the plaintiff on the theory that the res ipsa loqniüor doctrine applied, and the defendant joined…