Vescio v. Pennsylvania Electric Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

Plaintiff brought an action in trespass against defendant for the death of her son, Michael Vescio.

Defendant produces and distributes electric current for light and power, and as part of its business maintains and operates a transforming sub-station at Warren, Pa. The entire premises of this sub-station are enclosed by a high wire fence, and entrance to the premises is only through a small building. Within the enclosure there are transformers and wires, with structures supporting them.

On the morning of November 8, 1936, P. J. Crowley, defendant’s employee, was in…