Straight v. Western Light & Power Co.

Plaintiff in error brought this action against defendant in error for damages for injuries sustained by an electric shock alleged to have been caused by the latter’s negligence. For convenience the parties are hereinafter designated as in the trial court. At the close of all the evidence, the court, on defendant’s motion, directed a verdict in its favor, and to review the judgment thereupon entered this writ is prosecuted.

Defendant operated an electric power plant near Lafayette, Colorado. It contracted with Hendrie & Bolthoff to cover the roof thereof with certain roofing material. Plaintiff…