Hicks v. Carolina Power & Light Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. ChiEE Justice Stabter.

The facts out of which this action arose, briefly stated, are these: On March 11, 1932, the plaintiff applied to the defendant for electric light service at his home in the City of Sumter. The application was in writing and duly signed by Hicks, and, together with the rules and regulations of the company incorporated therein, constituted the contract between the parties. We quote here the rules applicable to the facts in this case:

“Bills are due and payable when presented or mailed and are considered delinquent if not paid…