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FITZPATRICK v. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY

No. 4496.

101 N.H. 35 (1957)

HAVEN LLOYD FITZPATRICK & a. v. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Supreme Court of New Hampshire.

Decided May 9, 1957.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sheehan, Phinney, Bass, Green & Bergevin and Bernard I. Snierson (Mr. Green orally), for the plaintiffs.

Sulloway, Hollis, Godfrey & Soden (Mr. Soden orally), for the defendant.

LAMPRON, J.

There was evidence from which it could be found that the fire was caused solely by the negligence of the defendant and its motions for nonsuit and directed verdict were therefore properly denied.

A vendor of electricity engaged in the distribution of current over its lines to consumers is bound to exercise due care in the construction, maintenance and inspection of its lines. Davenport v. Company, 92 N.H. 20, 22. The test of due care...

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