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Kentucky & West Virginia Power Co. v. Kilburn

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided May 2, 1947PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Latimer

Reversing.

This action was brought by Nat Kilbnrn against Kentucky and West Virginia Power Company, Incorporated, seeking to recover $2,500 in damages for the loss of his house and contents by fire on January 1, 1946.

He alleged specifically that the fire was caused by the negligence of the Power Company in installing its service wires connecting the house with the Power Company’s main line, in that the wires were attached to the wooden walls of the house with ordinary wire or iron staples.

By answer the Company denied the allegations of the plaintiff and…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Louisville & Nashville R. R. v. BeelerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1907
  2. Park Circuit Realty Co. v. Ringo's GuardianCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  3. Kentucky Traction & Terminal Co. v. BainCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1914
  4. Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. NuckolsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1926
  5. Georgetown Water, Gas, Electric & Power Co. v. NealeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1910

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. FisterCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1963
  2. Kentucky Power Company v. KilbournCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1957
  3. Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. v. MaynardCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1975
  4. Edwards & Webb Construction Co. v. DuffCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1977
  5. Kentucky Power Co. v. CombsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1957

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