Burkhardt v. Northern States Power Co.

Olsen, C.

At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the trial court dismissed the case on the ground that the action was barred by the statute of limitations of the state of Wisconsin, where the action arose. Plaintiff thereafter moved for a new trial and appeals from the order denying his motion.

Plaintiff is a resident and citizen of Wisconsin residing near Viroqua. Defendant is a Wisconsin corporation operating an electric light and power plant at Viroqua. Plaintiff was burned and injured on June 26, 1923, by coming in’contact with an electric wire from defendant’s power plant on or alongside a…