Sparks v. Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

BRECKENRIDGE, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a claim that Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Platte-Clay) was negligent in servicing an electric meter which resulted in a fire that destroyed the residence of Gary and Ellen Sparks. Platte-Clay appeals from a judgment of $162,096.68 in favor of Gary and Ellen Sparks. In its sole point on appeal, Platte-Clay argues that the trial court erred in overruling its motion for directed verdict and its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or in the alternative, for a new trial. Platte-Clay asserts that the evidence did not support the…