Reardon v. Florida West Coast Power Corp.

Matilda Reardon, widow of Maurice W. Rear-don, brought her action against Florida Power Corporation, Nelson Construction Company and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company. Later the cause was dismissed as to the two last name defendants and an amended declaration was filed with, the Florida Power Corporation as the sole defendant.

The amended declaration is in five counts and sets forth a state of facts in substance as follows: The Power Company owns and operates an electric light and power plant. A line of its electric wires suspended on poles extended through Hernando County. At a point south…