Worley v. Kansas Electric Power Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

'This action was brought by Arthur Worley, administrator of the estate of Wilbur Davis, deceased, against the Kansas Electric Power Company to recover damages for the death of Davis, who'was killed by coming in contact with a high-tension transmission line owned and operated by the defendant. At a trial with a jury a verdict was returned finding that the defendant was negligent and liable for the death of Davis, and the damages found were fixed at $7,200. The following special findings were returned by the jury:

“1. Was the line as…