Nature of the Case
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Facts
Bullock (D) owned ran a trolley line that had overhead wires. Adams (P) was crossing a bridge that went over some railroad tracks. P was swinging a wire, which came into contact with the exposed wires of D's trolley wire, which ran beneath the bridge structure. P was shocked and burned when the wires came in contact. Pedestrians often used the bridge as a shortcut and children played on it. P sued for injuries. The trial court awarded for P, which was affirmed at the appellate level. D appealed.
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