Welch v. Portland Lighting & Power Co.

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.