City of Henderson v. Ashby

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner —

Reversing.

Plaintiff, A. H. Asbby, brought this suit against the city of Henderson to recover damages for personal injuries. Prom a verdict and judgment in Ms favor for $3,000.00, the city appeals.

The city owns and operates an electric light plant. T. J. Moss owned a place consisting of about four and one-half acres and lying north of the city and just beyond the city limits. Prior to its destruction by fire, the residence on these premises was lighted by the city. The electricity was carried through high voltage wires to a pole near…