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DAVIS v. PORTLAND GENERAL ELEC. CO.

No. A7603-03559; SC 25582.

593 P.2d 1135 (1979)

286 Or. 195

James E. DAVIS, Appellant, v. PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, an Oregon Corporation, Respondent, v. General Construction Company, Defendant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided April 24, 1979.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael R. Shinn of Green & Griswold, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for appellant.

David N. Hobson of Phillips, Coughlin, Buell, Stoloff & Black, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

BRYSON,* Justice.

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for injuries suffered while working with a crane and its load that contacted a high-voltage power line. Defendant electric company supplied the electricity and installed the power line. Defendant in turn filed a third-party proceeding, ORS 16.315(4), against plaintiff's employer. Pursuant to ORS 16.315(5), trial on the third-party proceeding was stayed pending the determination...

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