Chester Park Co. v. Schulte

This is a -wrongful death action. Ralph Schulte, a boy of 16 years, met his death while swimming in an artificial lake in Chester Park in the city of Cincinnati. Suit was brought against the park company, claiming that his death was caused by electrocution when he came in contact with an iron pole maintained in said lake for the purpose of carrying electric wires to light the swimming pool in the night season. The swimming pool is one of the attractions of the park, which is maintained as an amusement resort for profit, and an admission fee is charged persons using the pool. The action was…