Eaves v. Broad River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Gregory, Justice:

This appeal is taken from the denial of appellant Broad River Electric Cooperative’s motion for directed verdict and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in respondent’s action for malicious prosecution. We reverse and remand for entry of judgment in favor of appellant.

On September 15, 1978, during a routine inspection of respondent’s electric meter, appellant’s employee discovered that the seal was broken. While the employee was attempting to unscrew a band in order to remove the meter, the recording portion began registering. Closer examination revealed that a screw was…