Legal Opinion
Ethridge v. Hamilton County Electric Cooperative Ass'n
Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)
Decided June 23, 1999No. 10-98-227-CVPublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BILL VANCE, Justice.
This is a property damage action brought by Harley and Lucy Ethridge (“the Ethridges”) against the Hamilton County Electrical Cooperative (“HCEC”). The Ethridges seek damages for a fire which occurred at their home on July 5, 1995. They allege that lightning struck an electrical meter and base which had been installed by HCEC and that an improper ground allowed the electrical load to be transmitted to the home, causing the fire.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
The Ethridges’ petition alleges that the meter and base were not properly grounded. They also allege that “proper”…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Nixon v. Mr. Property Management Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1985
- Friendswood Development Co. v. McDade + Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1996
- Westland Oil Development Corp. v. Gulf Oil Corp.Texas Supreme Court · 1982
- Cove Investments, Inc. v. MangesTexas Supreme Court · 1980
- MacEdonia Baptist Church v. GibsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1992
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3Cited by26 opinions
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- Crow v. Rockett Special Utility District, Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)2000
- Robinson v. Warner-Lambert & Old Corner Drug, Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)1999
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