Idaho Statutes
§ 61-809 — LIMITATION OF CLAIMS
Idaho § 61-809
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Bluebook
Idaho Code § 61-809 (2026).
Text
No claim for nuisance may be asserted against a utility for damages due to stray current or voltage. Claims against a utility for damages due to stray current or voltage shall be limited to claims of negligence, including in the case of a prior determination of the commission pursuant to subsections (3) or (4) of section 61-805, Idaho Code, negligence per se. In determining whether the utility was negligent, the utility’s conduct shall be judged using a standard of ordinary care under the existing circumstances.
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Related
Kent v. Idaho Public Utilities Commission
469 P.2d 745 (Idaho Supreme Court, 1970)
Browning Freight Lines, Inc. v. Wood
579 P.2d 120 (Idaho Supreme Court, 1978)
Legislative History
[61-809, added 2005, ch. 189, sec. 1, p. 581.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 61-1008
EXPENDITURE — PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FUND — CREATION — APPROPRIATION — DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS§ 61-101
TITLE AND APPLICATION§ 61-102
COMMISSION§ 61-103
COMMISSIONER§ 61-104
CORPORATION§ 61-105
PERSON§ 61-110
RAILROAD§ 61-111
RAILROAD CORPORATION§ 61-113
COMMON CARRIER§ 61-114
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