Fleming v. Carolina Power & Light Co.

Our attention is first directed to the motion of the plaintiff to strike from the answer the defendant’s second further defense relating to the indemnity clause in the contract with the plaintiff, reading as follows :

“Consumer (C. J. Fleming) shall indemnify, save harmless, and defend Company (Carolina Power & Light Company) against all liability, claims or judgments, costs, and expenses for injury, loss, or damage to persons or property on account of defective construction, *402wiring or appliances on consumer’s (C. J. Fleming’s) side of point of delivery.”

The plaintiff interposed his motion to…