Essmiller v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fatzer, C. J.:

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries suifered by Arabella Essmiller when she stepped into a trench located on her premises.

In September 1969, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company entered into a contract with Myers Water Well Services, Inc., for the installation of underground telephone cables to various residences within the city of Great Bend, Kansas. Prior to installing the service cable, the plaintiff was informed by an employee of Myers that it would be necessary to dig a trench across her property. Employees of…