Heather C. Smith, Administratrix of the Estate of Durwood P. Smith v. Vermont Young Womens Christian Association, Inc., D/B/A Camp Hochelaga

Defendants Citizens Utilities Company and Edgar A. and Bette Ann Welch, doing business as United Rent Alls, appeal from denial of motions for a new trial or judgment notwithstanding the verdict entered after a two-week jury trial in the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, James S. Holden, Chief Judge. This diversity action was brought after plaintiff’s husband was electrocuted while holding an aluminum pole saw, 18 feet in length, which he had rented from United to trim trees at a “Y” camp. The saw apparently had come in contact with a Citizens Utilities power line. The…