Wooster Electric Co. v. Burkett

Epitomized Opinion

WASHBURN, P. J.

The Electric Co. maintained a high tension wire along a country highway, said wire being 23 feet above the ground. Burkett was engaged by one Allshouse, a school board member, to assist in repairing a well in the school yard on the same highway. While removing a section of pipe over 20 feet long connection wac accidentally established with the electric wire, Allshouse being killed and Burkett permanently injured. In a suit by Burkett against the Electric Co., Burkett recovered damages and the Electric Co. alleges error.(1) Answers to interrogations submitted…