Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Harris
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages, from city court of Albany — Judge Crosland. July 13, 1908.
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.
The plaintiff in the lower court obtained a verdict of $2,500 for the value of the life of her minor son,-whose death was alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant telegraph company. It appears from uncontradicted evidence, that *261while on his way to church, or returning therefrom, the plaintiffs minor son, John Harris, came in contact with a telegraph wire of the defendant company, which was so heavily charged with electricity that his death resulted. It is insisted in the brief of learned counsel for plaintiff in error that there was no evidence that the plaintiff was, at…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Haynes v. Kaleigh Gas Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1894
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. GriffithSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- Clay v. Central Railroad & Banking Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1890
- Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Co. v. FlannaganSupreme Court of Georgia · 1889
- Savannah Electric Co. v. BellSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
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- Fountain v. TidwellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1955
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