Martin-Strelau Co. v. City of Dubuque

The city of Dubuque owns a system of waterworks that is operated and managed by a board of trustees as provided by section 747a, Code Supp. 1907. The plaintiff furnished the trustees a large amount of coal which was used in the operation of the plant. The city council did not levy any tax for the use of the trustees in running the works. The water rates were not sufficient to meet the operating expenses, and, when the coal in question was furnished, the trustees issued to the plaintiff warrants for the amount due for said coal. The plaintiff demanded that the city council levy a special tax…