Legal Opinion
Borders v. Alabama Power Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided May 19, 1989No. 87-824PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALMON, Justice.
R.L. and Geraldine Borders brought an action against Alabama Power Company (“APCo”), alleging negligence, trespass, and nuisance. APCo filed a motion for summary judgment, which was granted by the trial court.
In 1952, Mr. Borders purchased real property on the Coosa River. At all times pertinent to this appeal, Mr. and Mrs. Borders have lived on the property. In 1965, APCo built a dam on the Coosa River that created Neely Henry Lake. As part of the Neely Henry Lake project, APCo acquired a flood easement from Mr. Borders. In the instrument creating the easement the following…
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