Carroway v. Carolina Power & Light Co.

Oxner, Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for unlawfully entering the premises of plaintiff and removing his electric meter, and for wilfully and wantonly -discontinuing his electric service. Defendant denied committing a trespass and asserted that it was justified in removing the meter and cutting off the current because of the dangerous condition of the electrical wiring in plaintiff’s residence. The trial resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $200.00 actual damages and $275.00 punitive damages. From the judgment entered thereon, defendant has appealed on a number of…