Cracraft v. Kansas Power & Light Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, C. J.

This was an action for damages alleged to have resulted from defendant’s refusal to perform its duty under our statute relating to the moving of houses, etc., upon highways (G. S.-1935, 17-1914 to 17-1920). The trial court overruled defendant’s general demurrer to plaintiff’s petition and defendant has appealed.

Briefly stated, the petition alleged that plaintiff is a duly licensed operator and chauffeur engaged in the business of a private carrier and mover of buildings under the authority of permits duly issued, and resides at Peabody,…