Arkansas Utilities Co. v. City of Paragould

Appellant is a public utility corporation, engaged in the light and power business both within and without the city of Paragould. Appellees are the city of'Paragould, hereinafter called the City, its mayor, aldermen and the manager of its municipal light and power plant. The City became the owner and operator of an electric light and power plant within the city in January, 1939. Appellant serves, among other areas outside the city limits, what is known as the Center Hill community, holding a certificate of convenience and necessity from the State Department of Public Utilities authorizing it…