Payne v. Duke Power Co.

Chandler, Justice:

This class action against Duke Power Company (Duke) and Greenwood County (County) was commenced by certain Duke customers (Customers) who contend Duke violated the contract under which it purchased an electric power system from the County. Customers appeal judgment in favor of Duke and the County.

We affirm.

FACTS1

Prior to the sale to Duke, County, through the Greenwood County Electric Power Commission (Greenwood), provided retail electric service to more than 9,000 customers. On May 10,1965, Greenwood and Duke representatives met to discuss the possibility of Duke’s…