City of Monroe v. Postal Telegraph Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Monroe; Gilday, J. Mandamus by the city of Monroe against the Postal Telegraph Company to compel respondent to place certain of its telegraph wires under ground. From an order denying the writ, relator brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
This proceeding is for mandamus to compel the Postal Telegraph Company to place its wires under ground on Monroe street within the business district of the city of Monroe. Monroe street is the most traveled street in the city. It has the electric line running from Detroit to Toledo. It also has electric lights. The poles of the Postal Telegraph Company are just inside the curb line on the edge of the sidewalk. They stand about 15 feet from the store buildings and carry three cross-arms. The poles are from 40 to 45 feet above the sidewalk. The Stoddard Telephone Company also has wires on…
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