Georgia Power Company v. Owens

Jordan, Presiding Judge.

The plaintiff, who was born on March 25, 1956, sustained severe electrical burns at approximately 8:45 a.m., EDST, Sunday, May 7, 1967, in the yard in the rear of the premises where he resided with his mother and stepfather at 1976 Kitchens Road in the City of Macon, immediately adjacent to the right of way of the defendant. He was burned on his neck, feet, and other parts of his body, is now blind in his left eye, and the vision in his right eye is impaired. His younger brother, who was standing nearby, was also injured.

The electrical transmission system on the…