Roberts v. Mississippi Power & Light Co.

Plaintiffs brought suit for damages arising from the death of Jack Roberts, a member of their family, who it is alleged was electrocuted when a long drilling auger which he was using came in contact with a highly charged power line maintained by the defendant company. At the conclusion of plaintiffs’ testimony, a motion to exclude the evidence was sustained and judgment was entered for the defendants.

Plaintiffs’ decedent was employed by the State Highway Department through one Patterson and was working under his orders and supervision at the time of his injury and death. The duties assigned…