Robinson v. Western States Gas & Electric Co.
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. Chiekering & Gregory, Evan Williams and Donald T. Lament for Appellant.
1Opinion of the CourtShaw, J.
The defendant appeals from the judgment. The plaintiffs sue as heirs of William S. Robinson, deceased, to recover damages accrued to them from his death, which it is alleged was caused by the negligence of the defendant. Lyda Robinson is the widow and Eliza J. Robinson the mother of the decedent. Both of them were at the time of his death dependent upon him for support and maintenance.
The defendant was operating power wires by means of which it was in the business of transmitting electricity from its power plant to consumers. Robinson owned a farm on which he maintained a windmill. The upper…
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