Herring v. East Penn Electric Co.

Hicks, P. J.,

— According to the statement of claim, plaintiff is the owner of a farm of more than 123 acres. Upon it he has erected a large dwelling house in which he lives. A large barn and outbuildings are also erected on the farm. A modern apple orchard occupies six acres of the farm area. In his business as a farmer, he has raised large quantities of hay, grain, corn, garden truck and apples, which he sold at wholesale and retail. On or about January 1, 1924, defendants erected and since have maintained a large power plant in close proximity to plaintiff’s farm. As a part of said plant…