Milledgeville Water Co. v. Edwards

Edwards conducted a dairy and truck farm about two miles from the center of the. City of Milledgeville. The Milledgeville Water Company, a corporation, supplied water, for a consideration, to that city and its residents. Wilson, since deceased, was superintendent of the Milledgeville Water Company. Edwards’ residence was more than a mile from the nearest main of the water company. Edwards claims, that in the year 1897 Wilson solicited him as a customer of the water company; that he realized the great advantage to him of an unlimited supply of water, especially in the operation of his dairy,…