Ohio Power Co. v. Zemelka

The only question in this case is whether a person liable for tbe destruction of an electric utility pole is entitled to a credit for accrued depreciation in computing damages due the public utility.

Defendants, appellees herein, admitted liability. The following cost to make the necessary repairs to replace the damaged utility pole is not in dispute:

Cost of pole $ 24.71

Cost of pole storage 3.21

Bill for labor, including fringe benefits and employee’s expenses 226.36

Transportation expenses 45.48

Administration and engineering expenses 44.96

Total bill $344.72

The trial court held that the proper…