Campbell v. Alabama Power Co.

Larry and Cathy Campbell1 filed an action against Alabama Power Company and others for damages and injuries sustained when Campbell came in contact with an electric power line. The complaint alleged that Alabama Power was negligent in the maintenance and location of a power supply line over a public road. This appeal is from a judgment based on a directed verdict in favor of Alabama Power.

At the time of the accident, Campbell was employed by Ray Nesmith, who was in the business of moving houses. Nesmith had been hired to move a house located within the Pell City city limits to a lot located…