Georgia Power Co. v. Hinson

Sognier, Judge.

J. T. Hinson, d/b/a Edgy Wooten Lumber Company, brought suit against Georgia Power Company seeking compensatory damages as a result of a fire on the premises of the lumber company allegedly caused by Georgia Power’s negligent maintenance of electrical wires servicing Hinson’s business. Hinson also sought actual and punitive damages based on the allegation that Georgia Power deliberately and intentionally tampered with evidence critical to Hinson’s suit. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Hinson for compensatory damages to his business but did not award any sums for…