Andrews v. North River Electric Light & Power Co.

This action was brought to recover certain penalties, pursuant to chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended Iby chapter 617, Laws of 1892, for the alleged failure on the part of *672the defendant to supply electric light and power to the plaintiff upon his requisition therefor. The statute in question provides, among other things, that upon the application in writing of the-owner of occupant of any building or premises within 100 feet of the wires of any electric light corporation, and payment by him of all money due from him to the corporation, such corporation shall supply electric light “ as…