Beckwith v. City of Malden

Plaintiff, a boy eight years old, sued by next friend to recover for injuries caused by coming in contact Avith a highly charged wire owned by defendant. The cause was tried before the court and a jury; plaintiff recovered, and defendant appealed.

Plaintiff alleged that the defendant negligently permitted an uninsulated primary electric light wire carrying 2300 volts to pass through the branches of a tree easily accessible and attractive to children, and that plaintiff was injured while up in said tree by coming in contact with said wire. The answer was a general denial, and a plea of…