Welch v. Portland Lighting & Power Co.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Welch v. Portland Lighting & Power Co.

82 A. 1134, 108 Me. 568, 1912 Me. LEXIS 40

DecidedMarch 26, 1912

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Welch v. Portland Lighting & Power Co., 82 A. 1134, 108 Me. 568, 1912 Me. LEXIS 40 (Me. 1912).

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Opinion

Action on the case to recover damages for personal injuries caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant in allowing one of its heavy wire cables to fall upon him as he was traveling along a cross walk on York Street in Portland. Plea, the general issue. Verdict for plaintiff for $500. Defendant moved for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was against evidence and that tire damages awarded were excessive.

Motion overruled.

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Action on the case to recover damages for personal injuries caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant in allowing one of its heavy wire cables to fall upon him as he was traveling along a cross walk on York Street in Portland. Plea, the general issue. Verdict for plaintiff for $500. Defendant moved for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was against evidence and that tire damages awarded were excessive.

Motion overruled.

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82 A. 1134, 108 Me. 568, 1912 Me. LEXIS 40, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/welch-v-portland-lighting-power-co-me-1912.