Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Idaho
utility company refusal of easement
Local power company refused easement. Later discovered refusal was in part due to letter from neighbor with false and misleading information. Could the neighbor be liable for damages? THANKS!
Asked on 1/12/02, 11:31 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gass Timothy
Gass Law Office
Re: utility company refusal of easement
If the neighbor told falsehoods, then he could be liable for slander case. You must prove that the statements made were false, he knew they were false, and you can prove the statements were made malicously. My telephone # is 208-345-3817
Answered on 1/14/02, 4:32 pm