Raymond's Admx. v. Rutland Railway, Light & Power Co.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Action on the case to recover damages for the death of the plaintiff’s intestate, caused by coming in contact with the electric wires of the defendant, brought under P. S. 2839, 2840, for the benefit of the widow and next of kin of the deceased. Plea, the general issue. Trial by jury at the September Term, 1915, Rut-land County, Stanton, J., presiding. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. The defendant excepted. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtHaselton, J.
The defendant owns and operates an electric lighting plant in Rutland and furnishes street lights under a contract with that city.
A little before seven o’clock in the evening of January 12, 1915, the plaintiff’s husband, Frederick Raymond, 'came in contact with the defendant’s wires on State Street and such contact caused his death.
The plaintiff is his widow and administratrix, and brought this action as administratrix for the benefit of the widow and next of kin.
Trial by jury was had and verdict and judgment were for the plaintiff. The defendant brings a bill of exceptions.
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