Pierce v. Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

ROBERTSON, Judge.

We granted transfer in this case, primarily to consider whether a plaintiff must establish a defendant’s violation of industry standards in order to meet his burden of proof in a negligence action. We answer the question in the negative and affirm both consistent precedents of this Court and the judgment of the trial court.

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Respondent, Paul Pierce, brought suit against appellant, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc., (Platte-Clay) for personal injuries caused by the electric cooperative’s alleged negligence. Pierce, a farmer, raised cattle, hogs, tobacco and various row…