Owens v. Union Electric Co.

HOGAN, Judge.

Plaintiffs Lawrence and Iva Jane Owens brought this action against the defendants on the theory that the combined and concurring negligence of defendants Greer (acting as agent and servant of J.M. Rutledge) and The Union Electric Company caused a “power surge” through the power lines which served plaintiffs’ residence, as a result of which plaintiffs’ residence was consumed by fire. The trial court directed a verdict for the defendants at the close of the plaintiffs’ evidence. Plaintiffs thereafter appealed, but dismissed their appeal as to defendant Union Electric. The broad…