Sutton v. Monongahela Power Co.

Berry, Judge:

These two appeals have been consolidated for disposition inasmuch as the same facts control the issues involved in both appeals. This action was instituted in the Circuit Court of Webster County, West Yirginia, by Della Jane Sutton as Administratrix of the Estate of Richard Irland Sutton, deceased, appellant in case number 12656 and appellee in case number 12657, to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of plaintiff’s decedent. Plaintiff’s decedent, Richard Ir- land Sutton, a ten year old infant, was electrocuted on June 24, 1964, when lie fell on a 2400 volt electrical…