Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation & Drainage District v. McDonald

STEVENS, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from the denial of the-defendant’s motion to vacate a default and to set aside a judgment.

In 1963 Mary McDonald was four years, of age and lived with her parents on the- property of the defendant, her father being an employee of the defendant. While Mary was attempting to use a water faucet she came in contact with a bare wire carrying a high voltage. She suffered shock and burns. As a result of the accident, it was necessary to amputate a portion of two fingers.

The accident happened on 4 January. An adjustment agency for the defendant’s insurance…