488.474 Utility right of access, wrongful action — recovery of costs.

488.474. Utility right of access, wrongful action — recovery of costs. — 1. If, at the hearing on the delivery of access to the utility meter under section 393.557 , the court specifically finds, on the basis of the record at such hearing, that the utility company willfully and wrongfully instituted an action under sections 393.550 to 393.565 , the utility customer in default may be entitled to any damages which might be incurred by such utility customer in default as a direct result of such actions by the utility company, together with reasonable attorney fees. 2. Costs may be taxed in the discretion of the court pursuant to section 393.561 , and the court shall direct which party is obligated to pay the sheriff's expenses referred to in section 393.559 . (L. 2000 S.B. 1002 Revision)