Public Service Co. v. Williams

Mr. J ustice Adams

delivered the opinion of the court.

Cora Williams was plaintiff, and Public Service Company was defendant, in the trial court. They will be referred to as there aligned. Plaintiff recovered judgment in an action in tort, and defendant brings the ease here for review.

Complainant, a widow, is the mother of Nelson Williams, deceased, who, at the time of his death, was eighteen years of age. The complaint recites, in substance, as follows: On September 2,1925, and long prior thereto, the defendant owned and controlled a certain pipe line, which is used to convey a large volume of…