City of Athens v. Cook

*366LAWSON, Justice.

This is a suit by Deloraise Cook, as administratrix of the estate of Albert Cook, deceased, against the City of Athens to recover damages on account of the death of her husband, Albert Cook, who was electrocuted on June 1, 1955, while working for the defendant. Plaintiff’s intestate was employed by the defendant City in connection with the maintenance and operation of its electrical distribution system.

On September 5, 1956, there was a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff fixing damages in the sum of $12,700. Judgment was rendered on the same day in accordance with the…