Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. O'Connell v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 29, 1971No. 41592PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWright, J.
This is an action for a declaratory judgment brought by the then attorney general to enforce the provisions of the Washington Constitution, article 8, section 7, as the same applies to the transactions hereinafter described. Respondent, Public Utility District No. 1 of Klickitat County, is a municipal corporation organized under the provisions of RCW 54.16. The powers of a public utility district are set forth in RCW 54.16.040 as follows:
A district may purchase, within or without its limits, electric current for sale and distribution within or without its limits, and construct, condemn and…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- United States v. SpragueSupreme Court of the United States · 1931
- State Ex Rel. Lemon v. LanglieWashington Supreme Court · 1954
- Epping v. City of ColumbusSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Hafer v. SpaethWashington Supreme Court · 1945
- Orr v. CooledgeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
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3Cited by21 opinions
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- State Ex Rel. Graham v. City of OlympiaWashington Supreme Court · 1972
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- Schmitt v. MatthewsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1975
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