[Slava]

I'm going to explain the situation as simple as possible and hopefully it makes sense. I am putting a granite counter in, and am doing the prep work myself. Part of what I am doing is removing a "bar" kind of shelf and basically leveling off an already existing counter. Not a huge deal, I figure I will literally just cut the wall off there, and the granite will go across the top.

There is an outlet in that portion though, and I just want to make sure I deal with it properly. So how is it best? Obviously I am more concerned with the live wire that will be left, as I can remove the socket easily enough. But, do I just leave that now useless wire in the wall? Is it enough to just tape up the end or is that ridiculous? (It seems less than smart, which is why I thought I should ask!). I can't just leave that breaker off indefinitely because there are other sockets and appliances there.

Anyway, I hope this makes sense.