Smith v. Tri-County Light & Power Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This is an action by Willis E. Smith against the TriCounty Light & Power Company for damages for the loss of a barn and contents caused by fire, alleged to have resulted from negligence of defendant. It was tried to a jury, which answered special questions and returned a- general verdict for plaintiff. Defendant’s motion for judgment in its 'favor on the special findings, notwithstanding 'dhe general verdict, was sustained, and plaintiff has appealed.

*124Defendant lias a transmission line from Conway Springs — where it gets its, electric current…