Reeve v. Colusa Gas and Electric Co.

This is an action to recover damages caused by personal injuries. There was a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff for thirty thousand dollars, a motion for a new trial was denied, and from the judgment and order defendant appeals.

The complaint avers that the plaintiff, a lineman in the employ of the defendant, engaged in the construction of an electric system for the distribution of electric light and power to the city of Colusa and its inhabitants, was directed by the defendant to ascend one of its poles situated at Fifth and Jay streets, in said city, and to attach thereto a…