Legal Opinion

Coleman Gas & Oil Co. v. Santa Anna Gas Co.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided January 25, 1933No. 7851; and Motion No. 7477Published

1Opinion of the Court

McCLENDON, Chief Justice.

Appeal from a judgment in favor of Santa Anna Company, appellee, enjoining Coleman Company, appellant, from violating an ordinance of the Santa Anna city commission fixing specific rates for sale of natural gas to domestic' and commercial consumers.

The grounds for reversal urged by Coleman Company are:

1. That the city was a necessary party to a suit to enjoin violation of the ordinance.

2. That the ordinance violated the due process of law and obligations of contract provisions of the Federal and State Constitutions (Const. U. S. Amend. 14; and art. 1, § 10; Const.…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Alabama v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1929
  2. Springfield Gas & Electric Co. v. City of SpringfieldIllinois Supreme Court · 1920
  3. In Re Engelhard & Sons Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1914
  4. Houtchens v. MercerTexas Supreme Court · 1930
  5. Producers' Refining Co. v. Missouri, K. & T. R. Co. of TexasTexas Commission of Appeals · 1929

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