Idaho § 61-809 - Limitation of claims
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 61-809 — Limitation of claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-809. Limitation of claims
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.
[61-809, added 2005, ch. 189, sec. 1, p. 581.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 61-809
What does Idaho Statutes § 61-809 cover?
Section 61-809 ("Limitation of claims") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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