Davies v. Village of Madelia

Gallagher, Chief Justice.

Action by two taxpayers of the village of Madelia to restrain performance of and to set aside a contract between the village of Madelia and Fairbanks, Morse & Company for the construction of a light, heat, and power plant. Findings of fact and conclusions of law were made in favor of the defendants. Plaintiffs appeal from an order denying their motion for amended findings and conclusions or for a new trial.

Plaintiff Interstate Power Company supplied the village of Ma-delia and its inhabitants with electricity under a franchise which expired September 22, 1938. Early…