Schmitt v. Edison Electric Illuminating Co.

The plaintiff conducts two large establishments for public entertainment in the borough of Brooklyn, one a saloon and the other a restaurant and beer hall combined. Heretofore he has used in them large quantities of electric lighting supplied by the defendant. The nature of the business so conducted is such as to require the use of electric lighting. Some controversy has arisen between him and the defendant; as a result of which, the defendant refuses to supply him with any more electric current. The plaintiff complains that the refusal of the defendant will inflict upon him grave and…