San Angelo Water, Light & Power Co. v. Anderson

* Writ of error dismissed for want of Jurisdiction December 6, 1922.

Findings of Fact.

The appellant negligently permitted an electric wire owned by it to become charged with a deadly current of electricity. The husband of appellee touched or grasped this wire, and received an electric shock, which instantly caused his death. In doing so he was not guilty of contributory negligence.

Opinion.

There were but two contested issues presented on this appeal. The one is as to the contributory negligence of the deceased, and the other is as to the amount of damages recovered.

Our findings of fact as above…