Economou v. Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.

This case deals with the charges assessed by the defendant for electrical service to the plaintiff. A negligence count raised below was found wanting and is no longer an issue in the case. Findings were not asked for or made, so the review in this Court is limited to assessing the validity of the judgment as supported by the record. The defendant seeks review of an award to the plaintiff.

The matter began with a contract. The plaintiff asked for electrical service to his rural property and signed a contract with the defendant to obtain it. Under the terms of the contract the plaintiff paid…