Mississippi Power & Light Co. v. Merritt

On October 3, 1941, the appellant Power Company was engaged in making an extension of its electric service at a place in Rankin County. James A. Merritt, one of its linemen engaged in the work at the top of one of its poles, was electrocuted by a high powered wire of 8,000 volts. The appellees, his wife and two minor children, brought this actiop against the Power Company and Elam, its foreman, charging that his death was caused by the negligence of the company. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for $20,000 against both defendants, from which they prosecute this appeal.

The grounds…