Charleston Natural Gas Co. v. Lowe
West Virginia Supreme Court
Writ of error and supersedeas from the Circuit Court, Kan-awha County. Action by Charleston Natural Gas Co. against Lowe & Butler, Trustees, el als. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
PoeeenbaRgee, Judge:. The common council of the city of Charleston having passed an ordinance reciting the probability of the discovery of natnrál gas, sufficiently near said city to make it practicable to transport the same to it, the anticipation that the nse of such gas for domestic and manufacturing purposes will add largely to the wealth and prosperity of the city as well as contribute to its health and cleanliness; and the desirability of the adoption of such municipal regulations as shall provide against the waste of said gas, and afford to the citizens of Charleston facilities for the…
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