Taylor v. Puget Sound Power & Light Co.

In 1940, plaintiff (appellant) purchased a tract of land in Mason County. The property was not served by electricity. When plaintiff applied to defendant (respondent), Puget Sound Power & Light Company, for the installation of electrical service, he was told that an easement would have to be acquired over the property located between his land and the closest power line. At that time the intervening property was occupied by Mr. Small-wood. Subsequently, it was acquired by Mr. Greenler.

Plaintiff paid $10 to defendant and received a “Receipt for Service Line Cost,” dated June 17, 1940. The…