Douthit v. Ark. Power & Light Co.

Paul Ward, Justice.

Lloyd Douthit and his wife (appellants) instituted this litigation to recover the money paid to Arkansas Power and Light Company (appellee) to procure the installation of electricity for their farm residence.

Appellee filed a motion for summary judgment, and the matter was submitted thereon to the trial judge on exhibits, affidavits, and memorandum briefs. The trial court sustained the motion and dismissed the complaint. On appeal appellants contend, for a reversal; One, that they were entitled to electrical service free of charge, and; Two, that a genuine issue of fact was…