Ark. Power & Light Co. v. McGowan, Admr.

Lee Seamster, Chief Justice.

This suit was brought by the appellee, Homer E. McGowan, Administrator of the Estate of Billy E. McGowan, deceased, to recover damages for personal injuries and resulting death of decedent, which was caused by deceased coming in contact with appellant’s high-powered electrical transmission line. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment against appellant for $11,450. This appeal follows.

For reversal, the appellant cites two points (1) the Court should have directed a verdict for appellant, and (2) there was insufficient proof of pecuniary loss to support a…